Plectranthus includes a range of plants, such as annuals, evergreen perennials, and shrubs. These species typically feature opposite leaves that are ovate or heart-shaped, often with a fleshy texture. The flowers, which have two lips and a tubular shape, are arranged in whorls that create spikes or panicles.

Plectranthus ecklonii 'Medley Wood'

Plectranthus ecklonii 'Tommy'

Plectranthus ecklonii tall blue

Plectranthus ecklonii variegated from Koos (v)

Plectranthus elegans

Plectranthus emirnensis

Plectranthus ernstii is a compact, frost-sensitive plant that reaches a height of up to 25 cm. Its swollen, jointed stems can measure up to 5 cm in diameter at the base. The leaves are aromatic and semi-succulent, displaying an ovate to triangular shape with rounded serrations and a slight fuzziness. In summer, the plant produces flower spikes that can extend to 12 cm, featuring small, two-lipped flowers that range in color from pale lilac to whitish, often adorned with darker markings.

Plectranthus ernstii

Plectranthus ernstii blue-flowered

Plectranthus from Angola No 5

Plectranthus from Naivasha, Kenya

Plectranthus from Puerto Rico

Plectranthus fruticosus is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches heights of approximately 200 cm. It features aromatic, toothed, and veined green leaves. From June to August, it produces upright spikes adorned with small, tubular, two-lipped purple flowers. This plant can be cultivated in a large container during the summer months, but be sure to provide frost protection when temperatures drop.

Plectranthus fruticosus

Plectranthus fruticosus 'Behr's Pride'

'James' is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 meters in height, featuring an upright form. The leaves are heart-shaped, displaying a deep green hue with a soft texture and purple-tinged, serrated edges. During the summer, slender spikes adorned with small pale pink-purple flowers emerge on purple stems, rising above the foliage.

Plectranthus fruticosus 'James'

Plectranthus fruticosus blue-flowered

Plectranthus grallatus

Plectranthus hilliardiae

Plectranthus hilliardiae 'P950804'PBR

Plectranthus hilliardiae subsp. australis 'Magwa'

Plectranthus lucidus

Plectranthus lucidus 'Albert'

Plectranthus malvinus

Plectranthus menthol-scented, large-leaved

Plectranthus menthol-scented, small-leaved

Plectranthus mzimvubuensis

Plectranthus oertendahlii is a perennial plant that remains evergreen, reaching up to 15 cm in height. It features sprawling purple stems that can extend to 1 meter long. The foliage consists of rounded-ovate leaves, bronze-green in color with prominent silvery veins and purple petioles. This species produces upright, loose racemes adorned with small, pale blue flowers that have a two-lipped structure.

Plectranthus oertendahlii

Plectranthus oertendahlii 'Silver Star'

Plectranthus oertendahlii 'Uvongo' features rounded foliage adorned with silver veining, complemented by a pinkish hue on the underside. This tender, trailing species produces racemes of primarily white flowers, with a distinctive two-lipped shape that reflects its connection to the Salvia family.

Plectranthus oertendahlii 'Uvongo'

Plectranthus oertendahlii silver-leaved

Plectranthus purpuratus is an evergreen perennial characterized by its spreading or trailing growth habit. It features branching stems and soft, fleshy leaves that are dark green and have a subtle fuzziness, with a purplish hue on the undersides. During the summer and intermittently throughout the year, this plant produces small, tubular flowers that are bluish-white in color.

Plectranthus purpuratus

Plectranthus purpuratus 'Fluweela'

Plectranthus purpuratus large-leaved

Plectranthus purpuratus small-leaved

Plectranthus purpuratus subsp. purpuratus

Plectranthus purpureus

Plectranthus saccatus

Plectranthus saccatus 'Guru's Choice'

Plectranthus saccatus 'Wisteria'

Plectranthus saccatus subsp. pondoensis

Plectranthus saccatus subsp. saccatus var. longitubus

Plectranthus saccatus subsp. saccatus var. saccatus

Plectranthus saccatus var. longitubus

Plectranthus strigosus

Plectranthus stringulosa

Plectranthus verticillatus is a low-growing evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of up to 10 cm. It features rounded leaves with coarse teeth, displaying a purple hue on their undersides. During the summer months, this plant produces loose spikes adorned with white flowers that are approximately 2 cm long, each marked with purple dots.

Plectranthus verticillatus

This is a spreading, trailing cultivar characterized by its green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves featuring serrated edges and pinkish-red undersides.

Plectranthus verticillatus 'Barberton'

Plectranthus verticillatus 'Pink Surprise'

Plectranthus zuluensis is a frost-sensitive plant that can reach heights and widths of up to 1 meter. It features ovate, coarsely-toothed leaves that have a textured surface and a lime-green color. From late spring through summer, this species produces spikes of tubular flowers that range from blue to pale mauve, supported by dark purple stems that rise above the leaves.

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