This perennial has an upright habit with trailing stems that form a compact spreading habit. It has oval dark green fleshy leaves and the small white to pink tube-shaped flowers appear in a dainty upright raceme during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Plectranthus australis is naturally found along the east coast of Australia from Queensland to New South Wales.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile moist sandy to light clay soils in a semi shaded protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Swedish Ivy is grown for its dense spreading habit, attractive foliage and its ease of cultivation. It is commonly grown in rockeries and garden beds as a spill-over or ground cover. It is also planted in hanging baskets and pots and in cool climates it is used as an indoor plant or as a glasshouse specimen. It is fast growing and establishes in 1 to 2 years requiring little attention. ID 962

Plectranthus (plek-TRĂNTH-us) australis(ow-STRAH-lis)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family