swedish ivy
Plectranthus verticillatus
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
Garden uses
Notes
Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. 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 and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It stays about 12 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches, so give it room to trail. The evergreen leaves keep it looking good all year.
Pairs well with Pearls and Jade pothos, Polka dot begonia, and Wave Purple petunia.