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A mature Variegated Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus forsteri 'Marginatus') growing in a residential garden bed

In the landscape

Container · Patio · Hanging basket

Variegated Swedish Ivy

Plectranthus forsteri ‘Marginatus’ · Vine

Variegated Swedish Ivy is a vine, hardy in USDA zones 2-11. It does best in part shade with medium water needs. It grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
2-11
Sun
Part shade
Water
Medium

Will it survive your winters?

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