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

Plectranthusneochilus

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Plectranthus neochilus by Kell
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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
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Species
neochilus (nee-oh-KY-lus)
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Synonym
Coleus neochilus
Coleus carnosus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent
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)
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Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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