Groundcover and Vines – Swedish Ivy

Botanical name: plectranthus verticillatus

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: spring – late fall

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Flower color: green

Foliage color: green/yellow

Growth rate: typically grows no more than one foot per year

Pruning instructions: trim to contain size as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great for groundcover and hanging baskets

Light needs: about 4-6 hours of sunlight a day

Special features: makes a great potted houseplant

Watering instructions: likes moist but not waterlogged soil

Fertilizing instructions : use a houseplant fertilizer periodically throughout the summer

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: peace lilies, english ivy, pothos

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no