A low compact herbaceous sub-shrub with aromatic green and white variegated foliage. Intense blue-lilac, strongly perfumed flowers extend along leafy stems in spires 30-60cm long and attract butterflies and native bees. Use as a border and mixed amongst other cottage garden plants. Beautiful in container or hanging basket. A useful plant for a sunny spot as well as difficult, very shady areas. The variegated leaves will brighten dark areas and it will flower in shade too.
Plectranthus parviflorus ‘Blue Spires’ – Spur Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Ground cover
Common Name - Spur Flower
Scientific Name - Plectranthus parviflorus
Family - Lamiaceae
Cultivar Name - Blue Spires
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 0.3
Maximum Width - 0.4
Flower Colour - Blue
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped, Variegated
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant, Fragrant, Border plant, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -