Plectranthus Species, Blue Coleus, Blue Plectranthus, Flowering Coleus

Plectranthus thyrsoideus

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
Species
thyrsoideus (thurs-OY-dee-us)
Synonym
Coleus thyrsoideus
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

Houston, Texas

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Houston, TX | September 2007 | positive

This plant was sold as "lavender" in Houston, Texas. We have it in a large pot in full sun. It has been in continuous bloom all summer an...Read More

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