Botanical name | Plectranthus ecklonii |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Frost Sensitive
Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | February March April It produces tall spikes of tubular mauve, blue, pink or white flowers in autumn. |
Common name(s) | Large spur-flower |
Origin | |
Foliage | This is a shrubby perennial with broad leaves about 80mm long. |
Uses in landscape design | This plant thrives in coastal gardens. |
Maintenance | Prune back after flowering. |
Soil conditions | This shrub will grow in poor soil provided it is well watered. |
Other languages | Persmuishondblaar (A) |
Plectranthus ecklonii (Large spur-flower)
- Botanical name: Plectranthus ecklonii
- Common name(s): Large spur-flower
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A shrubby perennial with broad leaves about 80mm long. It produces tall spikes of tubular mauve, blue, pink or white flowers in autumn. Will grow in poor soil provided it is well watered. Prune back after flowering. Thrives in coastal gardens. Named cultivars include ‘Erma’ with pink flowers; ‘Medleywood’, dark blue-purple flowers; ‘Tall Blue’ with blue flowers; and white-flowered ‘Tommy’.
Family: Lamiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: plek-TRAN-thus ek-LON-ee-eye
Plectranthus ecklonii requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
February March April
It produces tall spikes of tubular mauve, blue, pink or white flowers in autumn.
This is a shrubby perennial with broad leaves about 80mm long.