silver spurflower
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P. argentatus is a spreading evergreen sub-shrub with densely hairy, silvery stems, grey-green leaves and small tubular bluish-white flowers in short racemes in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- silver spurflower (Coleus argentatus)
- Genus
- Coleus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Bedding
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of silver spurflower
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of silver spurflower
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silver spurflower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingBest grown in a well-drained soil in partial shade, used as foliage plant either in beds or in a container. Can be grown under glass but shade from hot sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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