Speckled Spur Flower
Plectranthus ciliatus
- Native to:
- Eswatini, South Africa
Krzysztof Golik,Photo by David J. Stang,阿橋 HQ (www.flickr.com),Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Golik,yakovlev.alexey (www.flickr.com) from Moscow, Russia,Wilrooij,Photo by David J. Stang,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Ewen Cameron
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Plectranthus
- Species:
- Plectranthus ciliatus
- USDA Symbol:
- PLCI6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, lavender
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (20-25°C) and light for germination. More commonly propagated by stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI