{"product_id":"plectranthus-argentatus","title":"Plectranthus Argentatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Spurflower \/ Silver Plectranthus \/ Silver Spur \/ Silverspur Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlectranthus argentatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eLamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEastern Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout silver foliage shrub that brightens Adelaide and South Australian gardens, thriving where many plants struggle. \u003cem data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"294\"\u003ePlectranthus argentatus\u003c\/em\u003e forms soft, velvety mounds of silvery-grey leaves that glow in light shade and pair beautifully with natives and Mediterranean plants. 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Mass planting: 1–2 plants per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon summer sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy or loam soils; improve heavier soils with compost\/grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. 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