Botanical Name: Plectranthus argentea
Common Name: Silver Swedish Ivy Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, rangy, loose plant with a rounded habit; tends to be very open and sprawling if not pinched and pruned heavily Height 3 to 4' Spread 3 to 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor partial shade to shade Soil any soil with good drainage Hardiness tender (zones 22-24) Morphology: Leaves ovate to rounded, oppositely arranged, to 6" long, leathery above, fine felted beneath, young foliage silvery Flowers terminal panicles of small white flowers, usually forming spring to early summer Fruit small capsule Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: loose filler for silvery color in dry shaded areas; makes a fairly large filler in a planter area or herbaceous border Landscape Care: Watering tolerates drought when established; takes average water during first year Fertilizing balanced, slow release fertilizer at planting time Pruning head back frequently to encourage dense canopy Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other remove flowers and pinch often for best appearance Origin: South Africa Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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