The Spurflower plant is a shrubby
plant from the mint (Lamiaceae) family. This plant is a fast-growing shrubby
plant that can reach a mature height of about six to eight feet. The thick,
velvety stems support plump, pale grey-green leaves with intense purple
undersides. The showy, bluish-purple flowers bloom throughout much of the season,
depending on the climate.
Spurflower plant is a rambunctious plant that
generates new plants from seed, or by re-sprouting stem fragments within the
soil. Keep this in mind as some types of Spurflower plant can be invasive and
harmful to native vegetation in certain areas. It is always advisable to check
with your local Cooperative Extension before planting. Actually if the plant’s
aggressive nature is a concern in your area, you can always plant the Spurflower
plants in a container to reign in rampant growth. A lot of people have good
luck growing Spurflower plant indoors. You can place the plant in a bright
light but away from direct sun.
How to grow Spurflower Plants
This plant is evergreen in
United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones
9 through 11. Spurflower plants are not killed by frost, although the top will
die down and re-sprout from the roots. A hard freeze can easily kill the
spurflower plants. The spurflower plant tolerates sun although they prefer
dappled light or partial shade. This plant requires a well-drained soil. You can
dig a few inches of compost, chopped leaves or other organic material into the
soil before planting.
Spurflower plants care
The spurflower plants is quite
drought tolerant, it looks its best with occasional irrigation, most especially
during hot, dry weather. You can pinch the plant occasionally during active
growth in other to promote a compact, bushy plant and prevent spindly, leggy
growth. Although spurflower plants are relatively pest resistant, it is advisable
to always watch for spider mites and mealybugs. By peradventure if you notice any
pests on your spurflower plant, you can apply insecticidal soap spray, this
will really take care of the problem.
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