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Mona
Lavender,
Spur
Flower
Plectranthus
‘Mona Lavender’
plec-TRAN-thus
Lamiaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name from Greek, plectron, spur, and anthos, flower
Origin:
A hybrid developed in the 1990s by Roger Jaques, horticulturist at Kirstenbosch
Botanical Garden, South Africa
Recognition:
Robust clump-forming mint with leaves glossy above and purplish beneath.
Bountiful purple-violet flowers rising showily above foliage on numerous spikes.
Landscape
uses:
Although perennial, apparently in South Florida attractive for a period of
several months but not permanent. Fast-growing, thick and full, and very showy.
Tolerant of varied light conditions, probably best in partial shade.
Internet
source:
www.plantzafrica.com
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions |
Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Plectranthus
‘Mona Lavender’ |
Mona Lavender |
Exotic |
Perennial
(but see discussion) |
FA-ES |
To 2’ X 2’ |
2’
(PBCC) |
PS (best)
SH-SU
RS
IR
(see Internet source)
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Tender roots
Fertilize carefully |
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