Plectranthus saccatus White

Plectranthus saccatus White

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Common Names

Stoep Jacaranda (english)
Stoepjakaranda (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family LAMIACEAE
Genus Plectranthus
Species saccatus
Variegata White
SA Plant Number
Basionym Plectranthus saccatus White

Description

Plectranthus saccatus White is a fairly hardy, evergreen, fast growing perennial with pale lime-green leaves. It has massed sprays of white flowers in autumn.

It attracts insects and butterflies and therefore also attracts insectivorous birds.

It is beautiful in a shade to semi-shade garden and also makes an excellent container plant. Cut back after flowering to keep neat.

It should be planted in light shade in well-drained, composted soil and watered well in summer.

A purple flowered form is also cultivated.

Size: 50cmX50cm

Wildlife

Insects and butterflies:

The flowers attracts insects and butterflies and therefore also attracts insectivorous birds.

Uses

Landscaping:
  • Excellent addition to a shade or forest garden.
  • Also makes a lovely, evergreen container plant

Distribution

KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape


Biome:
Forest

Natural Habitat:

Forest, moist, and rocky areas

 

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