This small shrub has reddish branched stems that form a low compact rounded habit. It has dark green heart-shaped leaves with toothed margins and the small blue tubed-shaped flowers appear in clusters, above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Plectranthus fruticosus is naturally found in South Africa growing in scrubland and along water courses. It prefers a well drained moist, fertile soil in a semi-shaded position and is drought and frost tender. 

Plectranthus is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted along low borders in shaded small gardens or used as an understorey in a tropical like setting. It is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions and establishes in 2 to 4 years and is moderately long lived. It is also suitable for a patio pots or gully plantings requiring reliable moisture. ID 2885

Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus) fruticosus (froo-tee-KOH-sus)

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