Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Speckled Spur-flower

Plectranthus ciliatus

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Description - from Wikipedia

Plectranthus ciliatus, called Indian borage, speckled spur flower, blue spur flower (a name shared with other members of its genus), and candlestick plant (shared with many other species), is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to South Africa and Eswatini, and introduced to Victoria in Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand. With its Coleus‑like foliage, its cultivar 'Easy Gold' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental.


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Species Characteristics

Wildlife supported

Bees Bees
Butterflies Butterflies

Tolerances & suitability

Good garden plant Good garden plant
Good potplant Good potplant

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Social features

Attractive Attractive
Useful Useful

Aspect

Semi-shade Semi-shade
Shade Shade

Plant types

Spatial classification

Flowering Period
  • Mauve/Lilac
  • Purple
  • White
Feb Mar Apr May

Nursery availability

In stock

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