Genus Plectranthus
Species verticillatus
SA Plant Number
Basionym Plectranthus verticillatus

Plectranthus verticillatus is a fairly hardy, evergreen, flat, creeping, fast growing groundcover with soft, fleshy, round leaves.

The spikes of white-mauve flowers that are borne from January to May attract a whole host of butterflies and insects.

It is ideal for hanging baskets and prefers to grow in shade or semi-shade in well-drained, well-composted soil in moist conditions.

Prune back after flowering.

Size 15 to 25cm

Insects: The flowers attract a whole host of butterflies and insects.

Landscaping: Beautiful addition to the floor of a forest garden. Also good as a hanging basket subject for shady patios.

Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Natural Habitat Scrub Forest, moist and dry  

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade, Position: Under deciduous trees, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Damp areas, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Local to Gauteng, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Resistant, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Forest Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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