Plectranthus 'Green on Green': Variegated Swedish Ivy for Bright Shade

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus forsteri 'Green on Green') lives up to its name with green leaves edged in lime green, some entirely lime. This spreading perennial reaches 1–3 feet tall and wide, making a lovely filler around perennials, shrubs, and annuals. Its fragrant, showy foliage brightens shady spots, and it works well in containers, as ground cover, or as an annual in cooler zones.

Growing Conditions

Provide full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. It tolerates dry to medium moisture and requires low maintenance. Watch for mealybugs, spider mites, leaf spots, and root rot.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Spreading
• Light: Full Sun
• Moisture: Dry to Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Characteristics: Fragrant Foliage, Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Foliage Color: Variegated
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Ground Cover, Annual
• Type: Perennials