swedish ivy
Coleus graveolens
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- White to pale purple
Garden uses
Notes
Swedish ivy (Coleus graveolens) is a perennial for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It is evergreen and drought tolerant. It bears white to pale purple blooms and reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Licorice plant, Begonia, and New guinea impatiens.
Native range
South Africa.