Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis'

Plectranthus ‘Velvet Elvis’ is a named Terra Nova Nurseries selection in its VELVET collection. The grower describes dark green foliage with purple undersides, large lavender-blue flowers, mounding fast growth, 28-inch height, 31-inch spread and zones 9–11. ## Profile Terra Nova recommends part to full shade and records US PP25020 and EU40446, with the EU denomination shown as ‘Velvat Elvis’; the description preserves those identifiers without inferring current legal status. The source lists it as an annual, while its comments describe a tender perennial used as an annual. Sources: [Terra Nova ‘Velvet Elvis’ profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/plectranthus-velvet-elvis/); [Terra Nova introductions](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/about-us/introductions/). ## Maintenance Grow in part shade to full shade in fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry weather, particularly in containers. Pinch or trim stems to maintain a compact mounded outline, and remove frost-damaged growth where grown as a seasonal perennial. Bring containers under cover before frost in climates colder than its listed range.