Annuals
Plectranthus verticillatus
Swedish ivy
Glossy green leaves line soft, trailing stems, making a full, leafy hanging basket. Swedish ivy is useful as a foliage plant on a sheltered patio or in a bright indoor space. Pinch young shoots to keep it bushy and protect it from strong midday sun.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade; bright filtered light indoors
- Water
- Moderate; well-drained soil
- Life cycle
- Frost-tender seasonal plant locally
Sizes & prices
- 4"$5.99
- 4"$5.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
Growing & care
- Interest
- Trailing foliage
- Soil & drainage
- Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
- Pruning
- Pinch or prune young shoots to encourage bushy growth.
- Winter
- Keep frost-free indoors.
- Size & training
- Low, trailing growth can form a display about 1 ft. high and up to 5 ft. across. Pinching, basket size and training keep indoor plants smaller.
Sources & photo credits
Image notes: Source photograph; resized without cropping.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.