Gardeners wanting to add color to shade gardens should love Mona Lavender Plectranthus (Plectranthus x 'Mona Lavender'). This plant from Springfever has a new home in the country near Springfield, where in full shade it bears spikes of lovely lavender flowers from April through October. Neat and compact with beautiful deep-green, glossy foliage, it reaches 18 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Related to Swedish Ivy, Creeping Charlie, and Mexican Mint, it does not spread freely but keeps its neat habit.