Full Shade
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
70cm | Max | 1.5m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Blue Spur Flower Overview
Plectranthus ambiguus, or the Blue Spurflower, is a low-growing groundcover plant with large violet flowers that prefers shady areas. The flowers bloom in profusion during the late summer and autumn months. The leaves are hairy and stems root freely as they touch the ground. While the plant is drought tolerant, it thrives if it is fed and watered regularly. Plectranthus ambiguus works well in hanging baskets, shady embankments or under trees. In cooler climes, it can be grown as an indoor pot plant.
Common problems with Blue Spur Flower
How to harvest Blue Spur Flower
Not usually harvested.
How to propagate Blue Spur Flower
Cuttings
Make 15-20cm long cuttings and remove bottom leaves from the cutting. Keep moist while rooting!
Seed
Sowing time in Spring. Germination time about 3 weeks.
Special features of Blue Spur Flower
Indoor plant
Drought resistant
Pot plant
Beautiful hanging habit.
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Blue Spur Flower
Ornamental
Groundcover for shady areas.