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Coleus australis 'Blue Spires'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
A compact herbaceous plant with attractive purplish flowers and green leaves with white margin. The leaves emit an aromatic scent when crushed.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A compact herbaceous plant with aromatic leaves and blueish flowers. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are broadly ovate with rounded base and acute apex. Leaves are green and white variegated, and aromatic when crushed. |
| Flowers | Flowers are blue-lilac, fragrant, arranged in clusters. |
| Habitat | In its natural habitat in Australia, the flowers attract butterflies and native bees. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | The plant is suitable to use as a border, mixed with other garden plants. It can be planted in containers or hanging baskets. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers), Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, General, Parks & Gardens, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 33433 |
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| Species ID | 7847 |
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