- Swedish ivy
Botanical name: plectranthus verticillatus
Average Size at
Maturity: up to 3 ft in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: typically grows no more than one foot per year
Pruning needs: trim to contain size as needed
Landscape Use: great for groundcover and hanging baskets
Light Needs: about 4-6 hours of sunlight a day
Special Feature: makes a great potted houseplant
Water Needs: likes moist but not waterlogged soil
Fertilizing needs: use a houseplant fertilizer periodically throughout the summer
