{"product_id":"copy-of-plectranthus-barbatus-blue-spur-flower","title":"Plectranthus neochilus - Lobster Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus neochilus -\u003c\/em\u003e Lobster Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-Gallon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLobster Flower -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perennial, aromatic, succulent herb, which grows as a ground-hugging wide spreading mat with rounded slightly scalloped gray-green foliage and deep blue and purple flowers.  Useful in difficult dry sites as long as soil drains adequately. This plant responds well to winter rains and occasional irrigation.  The skunky aromatic foliage makes this plant somewhat deer resistant.  We have also seen references to it being marketed as a repellent to dogs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e’ tall; 6-8‘ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun to bright\u003cspan\u003e shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e F\u003cspan\u003eairly drought tolerant, but looks better with medium water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom Color and Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-6” long blue-purple flower spikes can be year-round in warmest climates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness 30°F; deadhead to extend bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee, Butterfly and Hummingbird gardens, ground cover, under trees and taller shrubs, containers, hanging baskets, deer resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay Plant Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025387774269,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0382\/9058\/7693\/products\/IMG_0691.jpg?v=1665621142","url":"https:\/\/uc-master-gardeners-of-monterey-bay-plant-sales.myshopify.com\/products\/copy-of-plectranthus-barbatus-blue-spur-flower","provider":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}