Plectranthus, Variegated Lobster Flower
Plectranthusneochilus 'Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
Species: neochilus (nee-oh-KY-lus)
Cultivar: Mike's Fuzzy Wuzzy

Synonym:Coleus neochilus

Synonym:Coleus carnosus

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting