Perennial
Mona Lavender
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Mona Lavender
Sizes & Pricing
12 inFrom$19.95
1 galFrom$6.95
3 galFrom$12.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 9.
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.