Plectranthus species Victoria Falls

Plectranthus species Victoria Falls

Common Names

Taxonomy

Family LAMIACEAE
Genus Plectranthus
Species species
SA Plant Number
Basionym Plectranthus species Victoria Falls

Description

Plectranthus sp Victoria Falls is a fairly hardy, evergreen, fast-growing, flat, creeping groundcover. It has rounded, quite crinkly, glossy leaves that are slightly succulent.

The pretty spikes of lilac flowers are borne in autumn and it attracts insects and butterflies to the garden.

It makes an attractive groundcover in rockeries and is also lovely cascading over walls or in a hanging basket.

Plant in well-drained compost-rich soil in semi-shade or shade.

Size: Up to 20cm

Wildlife

Insects and butterflies:

The flowers attract insects and butterflies to the garden.

Uses

Distribution

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