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

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) — perennial for half

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — The Swedish Begonia, Plectranthus australis, is a versatile, evergreen perennial; it produces small, white to pale

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — provide occasional liquid fertilizer during the growing season; where its trailing stems can create a full

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — It's facile in terms of maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established; the plant will bloom in spring or

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — though its foliage remains the primary aesthetic attraction.<br><br>For the landscape designer; it produces small

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — the plant will bloom in spring or autumn, image 32

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; the

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained soil; where its trailing

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — This plant is also an excellent candidate for hanging baskets or as a ground cover

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — It produces small, white to pale blue flowers, adding a delicate touch to borders or as a ground cover, image 25

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — perennial with purple and white blooms

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — white to pale blue flowers; where its trailing stems can create a full

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