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Mona Lavender, Perennial
Perennial

Mona Lavender

Varieties We Bring In

Mona Lavender
Sizes & Pricing
12 inFrom$19.95
1 galFrom$6.95
3 galFrom$12.95

Last received Aug 20, 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.

LightPart Shade to Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-2 feet

About 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. Starting at $6.95.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Fall, Winter, Spring
Growth Rate
Moderate
Foliage
Evergreen
Soil
Loam, Well-drained

Care essentials

Light

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.

Water

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.

Soil & Fertilizer

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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet.