This perennial to sub-shrub has spreading branched stems that form a compact prostrate habit. It has mid green heart-shaped toothed leaves and the small, lavender blue tube-shaped flowers appear in spikes, above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Plectranthus neochilusis naturally found from south-eastern Africa to southern Arabia growing in shrubland and along water courses. It prefers a well drained moist, organic rich soil in a semi-shaded to full sun position and is frost and drought tender.

This Plectranthus species is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or used as a ground cover. It is also grown in sub-tropical gardens, establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. It is also planted in rockeries or roof gardens, and may be used in patio pots as a spillover.ID 2827

Plectranthus(plek-TRAN-thus) neochilus (NEE-oh-KY-lus)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family