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Mona Lavender
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Mona Lavender
We received some Mona Lavender on Oct 12, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Oct 12, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Mona Lavender
Mona Lavender (Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender') is a Florida-Friendly perennial recognized as a Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Plant of the Year. It produces rich purple flower spikes from fall through spring in NE Florida, with glossy dark green leaves purple-tinged beneath. Hardy in zone 9a–11b, it excels in shaded garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Mona Lavender performs best in part shade to part sun in NE Florida. It can tolerate more sun in winter when temperatures are mild, but benefits from afternoon shade in summer to prevent wilting. More light exposure results in a more compact, floriferous plant.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained — Mona Lavender appreciates regular watering and does not like to dry out completely. In NE Florida's warm season, check moisture frequently; reduce watering slightly in cooler winter months when growth slows.
Grow in humus-rich, well-drained loamy soil. Amend NE Florida's sandy soil with compost before planting. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in midsummer to support lush foliage and abundant fall-through-spring blooms.
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Common questions
Is Mona Lavender a good plant for St. Augustine?
Mona Lavender is a perennial. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet. Light: Part Shade, Part Sun. Water needs: Moderate.