Plectranthus Species, Gossip Spurflower, Swedish Begonia, Swedish Ivy, Whorled Plectranthus
Plectranthusverticillatus

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
Species: verticillatus (ver-ti-si-LAH-tus)

Synonym:Plectranthus nummularius

Synonym:Plectranthus thunbergii

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting