- 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
