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Plectranthus argentea 'Silver Shield' /Silver Shield Plectranthus
Silvery-gray foliage
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Silvery-gray foliage
Summer foliage
Close-up image of thick, fuzzy foliage
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Scientific Name:
Plectranthus argentea 'Silver Shield'
Common Name:
Silver Shield Plectranthus
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Blue
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Poor
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
This annual, looking somewhat like dusty miller in color, has big 4-inch leaves of gray-green covered with a silvery sheen resembling frost. It is very tolerant of heat and humidity which makes it an asset to the summer garden. Unlike many other annuals this one needs no pinching.