| Botanical name | Plectranthus neochilus |
|---|---|
| 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.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April August September October November December This plant bears small spur purple-blue coloured flowers from Spring through Summer until the end of Autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Fly bush, Lobster flower, Skunk leaf |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has rounded, slightly scalloped gray-green, fragrant foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Use in landscaping as a border, filler, edging, ground cover and mass planting. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade. |
| Maintenance | It has medium water needs. Prune this plant hard after flowering. |
| Soil conditions | Sandy LoamWell drained |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Wildlife attractions | beesbutterfliesinsects |
| Interesting info | This plant is believed to scare snakes away from human dwellings due to fragrant foliage. |
Plectranthus neochilus (Fly bush, Lobster flower, Skunk leaf)
- Botanical name: Plectranthus neochilus
- Common name(s): Fly bush, Lobster flower, Skunk leaf
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Plectranthus neochilus has purple-blue small spur flowers and rounded, slightly scalloped gray-green, fragrant foliage. Prune this plant hard after flowering. Use in landscaping as a border, filler, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Coleus cannis
Botanical Pronunciation: plek-TRAN-thus nee-oh-KY-lus
Plectranthus neochilus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March April August September October November December
This plant bears small spur purple-blue coloured flowers from Spring through Summer until the end of Autumn.
This plant has rounded, slightly scalloped gray-green, fragrant foliage.
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