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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Plectranthus
  • Swedish Ivy

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Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2021-10-16
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2013-05-23
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2022-06-20
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2021-05-01
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2013-05-23
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2015-08-30
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2021-05-02
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2021-07-17
Cutting after 3 weeks in water.
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