Genus Plectranthus
Species hadiensis
SA Plant Number
Basionym Plectranthus hadiensis

Plectranthus hadiensis is a hardy small shrub for full sun or semi shade. It has semi succulent, often densely hairy, soft textured and aromatic pale yellow and green leaves.

Attractive mauve flowers are produced on long spikes from March to June. Enjoys well-composted soil. Can tolerate light frost and drought. Prune regularly.

Attracts butterflies and tiny insects to the garden.

Plant this useful garden and container plant in compost rich soil in full sun or semi-shade.

Size Up to 70cm

Insects: The flowers attract insects and butterflies to the garden.

Kwazulu Natal

Natural Habitat Forest, Open Grassland amongst rocks

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Shrub - Small, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Position: Under deciduous trees, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Winter flowering, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Blue and shades of purple, Garden type: Forest Garden, Garden type: Grassland Garden,

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