Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Plectranthus

Species:

Plectranthus verticillatus

USDA Symbol:

PLVE2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, 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 shaded or semi-shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require warmth and light for germination. More commonly propagated by stem cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI