Plectranthus verticillatus

Swedish Ivy

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover
Height 4" to 12" / 10cm to 30cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage