How big do Plectranthus Mona Lavender get?

18 to 24 inches tall
“Mona Lavender” is a quick-growing perennial shrub, reaching 18 to 24 inches tall. It does very well in either shaded or partly sunny positions. When it receives sun it tends to stay smaller and more compact, and the leaves exhibit a much more intense coloring, especially on the purple undersides of the leaf.

Will Mona Lavender come back every year?

‘Mona Lavender’ thrives indoors as a houseplant and also makes for a no-fuss shrubby perennial when planted outdoors, where it brings beauty to your garden year-round as its flowers even continue to bloom in the winter months.

Does Mona Lavender bloom all summer?

‘Mona Lavender’ will bloom from fall through spring. It especially does well in well-drained, compost enriched earth.

Is Mona Lavender invasive?

This is a relatively new form of Plectranthus that does not spread or become invasive and has more woody mature stems which form a small low shrub (mine are 2 feet tall and wide). It exhibits an upright, erect habit and grows rapidly.

How long does Mona lavender bloom?

This is a small shrub reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide. In NC it is grown as a houseplant. The lavender 2-lipped flowers have specks of purple and appear on spikes of purple stems. This plant starts blooming when the days get shorter in fall and will often bloom into spring.

How long does Mona Lavender last?

The dark green leaves have wine-purple veins, making it very attractive in summer. When daylength is less than twelve hours in fall, numerous lavender-colored, six inch long flower spikes appear. They last a long time. Your plants will be covered with flowers up until the first frost.

What does Mona lavender look like?

Mona Lavender is a herbaceous perennial in the mint family and is a hybrid of 2 southern African parents. This is a small shrub reaching 1-2 feet tall and wide. In NC it is grown as a houseplant. The lavender 2-lipped flowers have specks of purple and appear on spikes of purple stems.

Is Mona Lavender the same as lavender?

Not the True Lavender. When most people think of Lavender, they are thinking of true Lavender from the Lavendula genus, which is known for its wonderful fragrance. Mona Lavender is an annual plant from the Plectranthus genus that thrives during fall into spring.

How much sun does Mona Lavender need?

Mona Lavender prefers partial shade in humusy moist soil with good drainage. Grow indoors or place outside in spring where it can receive morning sun to full shade and where you can enjoy the blooms and ornamental foliage.

How big does Plectranthus grow?

8 inches tall
Plectranthus oertendahlii is a spreading plant that grows just 8 inches tall but can spread up to 3 feet wide. This growth habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets or as a groundcover. It is also sometimes called prostrate coleus, silver Swedish ivy, or candle plant.