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Swedish Ivy

Plectranthus verticillatus

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Overview

The Swedish Begonia, Plectranthus australis, is a versatile, evergreen perennial. Reaching heights of 10-30 inches with a spread of 24-28 inches, it forms a lush mound of glossy, green leaves. This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It produces small, white to pale blue flowers, adding a delicate touch to borders or as a ground cover. Ideal for hanging baskets or as an indoor specimen.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 10–11Climate Mediterranean
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — The Swedish Begonia, Plectranthus australis, is a versatile, evergreen perennial
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — Reaching heights of 10-30 inches with a spread of 24-28 inches, it forms a lush mound of glossy, green leavesSwedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained soilSwedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — Ideal for hanging baskets or as an indoor specimenSwedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — It produces small, white to pale blue flowers, adding a delicate touch to borders or as a ground coverSwedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — or Plectranthus australisSwedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — from partial shade to indirect sunlight+29

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — The Swedish Begonia, Plectranthus australis, is a versatile, evergreen perennial
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — Reaching heights of 10-30 inches with a spread of 24-28 inches, it forms a lush mound of glossy, green leaves
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained soil
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — Ideal for hanging baskets or as an indoor specimen
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — It produces small, white to pale blue flowers, adding a delicate touch to borders or as a ground cover
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — or Plectranthus australis
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — from partial shade to indirect sunlight
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — creating a dense mat of soft-textured
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — Plectranthus australis reaches around 10 to 30 inches in height and spreads to a width of 12 to 36 inches
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — ovate leaves which are approximately 2 to 3 inches long
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — the plant will bloom in spring or autumn
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — white to pale blue flowers
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — though its foliage remains the primary aesthetic attraction.<br><br>For the landscape designer
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — It's facile in terms of maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — provide occasional liquid fertilizer during the growing season
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — and protect from frost in cooler climates
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — ovate leaves which are approximately 2 to 3 inches long; it produces small, white to pale blue flowers, adding a
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — creating a dense mat of soft-textured; where its trailing stems can create a full
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — Plectranthus australis reaches around 10 to 30 inches in height and spreads to a width of 12 to 36 inches; the plant
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — from partial shade to indirect sunlight; it produces small, white to pale blue flowers, adding a delicate touch to
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — purple and white flowers in the garden
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — or Plectranthus australis; where its trailing stems can create a full
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — Ideal for hanging baskets or as an indoor specimen; the plant will bloom in spring or autumn
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — where its trailing stems can create a full

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