General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 6 to 18 inches, trailing to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 30 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Variegated
Other: Bright lime-green foliage / edged in white, "framing" each leaf; scalloped edges. Citrus fragrance.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Not grown for flowers but rather for spectacular foliage.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Foliage Mound Height: 8 to 12 inches
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Among last plants to move outdoors. Heat tolerant when established.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets

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Common names
  • Variegated Swedish Ivy
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Plectranthus glabratus
  • Synonym: Plectranthus coleoides
Also sold as:
  • Proven Accents® 'Variegata'

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Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2024-04-28
Variegated Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus glabratus 'Variegata') young

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