Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' (Swedish Ivy)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Plectranthus |
Cultivar | 'Mona Lavender' |
Category | Annuals |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -1 - 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 30 - 50 |
Height | 30 - 60 cm |
Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Grows in humus-rich, low moisture, well-drained soil in partial shade. |
Pests | Mealybugs and mites. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Leaf Description | Glossy, dark-green leaves. |
Flower Description | Light purple, tube-like lavender flowers. |