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Coleus graveolens (syn Plectranthus graveolens)
Native Coleus, Bush Basil
Lamiaceae
Description:
A hardy, aromatic native shrub with soft, grey-green leaves and a bushy habit. Produces spikes of pale lilac flowers in spring and summer, adding texture and fragrance to the garden.
Special Features:
Aromatic foliage
Attracts birds and pollinators
Drought-tolerant once established
Suitable for shaded or semi-shaded areas
Natural Habitat:
Montane
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Moist
Tree/Shrub Height:
Loosely branched herb to 1m
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Purple, Blue, Violet
Coleus graveolens (syn Plectranthus graveolens - Native Coleus, Bush Basil)
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