General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches, or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Variegated
Other: Sea-green with lime-green margins; some leaves may be entirely lime-green.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Swedish Ivy

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-02-07
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Comments:
  • Posted by 4susiesjoy (Leonard, Minnesota - Zone 3b) on Feb 23, 2013 8:21 PM concerning plant:
    The leaf color brightens and intensifies with brighter light.
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