Plectranthus zuluensis

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| genus = Plectranthus

| species = zuluensis

| authority = T.Cooke

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Plectranthus zuluensis, the Zulu spurflower, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to southern Africa. A tender perennial, it produces spikes of pale blue or mauve flowers against lime green foliage in spring.{{cite web | url = https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/105029/plectranthus-zuluensis/details | title = Plectranthus zuluensis | publisher = RHS | access-date = 7 September 2021}}

In temperate climates it needs to be grown under glass, or protected from winter frosts if kept outside. It is suitable as a houseplant or conservatory plant.{{cite web | url = https://www.tropicalbritain.co.uk/plectranthus-zuluensis.html | title = Plectranthus zuluensis

| website = Tropical Britain | access-date = 3 November 2021}}

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Category:Flora of Southern Africa

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