Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
20cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Purple Mountain Plectrantus Overview
An evergreen creeper and subspecies of P. purpuratus that has dense hairs and occurs naturally at high altitudes. 'Montanus' means 'from the mountain'- it is an alpine plant and is resistant to light frost. Use it is a ground cover or potplant.
Common problems with Purple Mountain Plectrantus
Relative problem free.
How to propagate Purple Mountain Plectrantus
Seed
Sow seed in Spring. Keep moist until germinated.
Cuttings
Take cuttings from shoots and remove leaves from the bottom half. Place in potting soil and keep moist.
Special features of Purple Mountain Plectrantus
Indoor plant
Pot plant
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Purple Mountain Plectrantus
Ornamental
A useful ground cover or pot-plant.