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'variegata' Variegated Swedish Ivy - Plectranthus coleoides
Variegated Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus
coleoides
Annual
Features
Use in hanging baskets and patio containers. Used primarily as a component plant in combination planters.� Swedish ivy is also known as candlestick vine, because it is so easy to grow in sun and part shade, and because deer typically pass it right on by once they detect its strong citrusy scent.� It is a great conmponent in container recipes where its bright cream and lime green, fuzzy, scalloped foliage complements every other color. �
Attributes
Fragrant Foliage, Adaptable As Houseplant, Foliage Interest, Heat Tolerant, Deadheading Not Necessary
USDA Zones
Exposure
Water Category
Attracts
Resists
9a,9b,10a,10b
Part Sun to Sun
Average
Deer
Height
Spread
6-18"
18-30"
Spacing:
16-20"
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Habit
Container Role
Maintenance
Grown for Foliage
Green, White
Mounded
Filler
Easy
This easy to grow plant may be pinched or trimmed as needed to maintain shape and size. Plant in part shade/part sun or full sun locations. It prefers moist soil, but should not be kept wet at all times. The plant can bre trimmed as needed. It has quite fragrant foliage and deer tend are unlikely to munch on this plant.
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