Coleus amboinicus syn. Plectranthus amboinicus

Plectranthus are warm-climate plants occurring largely in the southern hemisphere. Closely related to Solenostemon, they are commonly called spurflowers. They can be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory or outdoors in baskets, pots or in sunny borders. The foliage is often ornamental and the flowers are small but are often borne in good-size racemes in shades of purple, pink, white, or blue. P. Amboinicus is a perennial herb with a similar taste and aroma to origano. This plant has velvety texture leaves and lavender flowers in the spring and summer.

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  Partial shade

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  Very little water

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  Not Frost hardy

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  Free draining and fertile