Mona Lavender Swedish Ivy
Mona Lavender Swedish Ivy. Perennial tender, indoor foliage, site author's observations: Mona lavender swedish ivy (plectranthus) a phenomenal plant with lavender flowers and dark green leaves with purple undersides.
I won't go into how to care for it other than it likes half sun/shade and moderate watering outside, and likes to be ignored inside (i only water when almost dry). I've managed to keep it alive, so it obviously tolerates a lot of abuse and neglect. Mona lavender swedish ivy has masses of beautiful spikes of lavender tubular flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings.
Mona Lavender Swedish Ivy Has Masses Of Beautiful Spikes Of Lavender Tubular Flowers Rising Above The Foliage From Late Spring To Mid Fall.
A vigorous, upright, bushy perennial that is primarily grown for its attractive lavender flowers which appear over a long bloom period, unlike other swedish ivy species. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. In nc it is grown as a houseplant.
Perennial Tender, Indoor Foliage, Site Author's Observations:
Mona lavender swedish ivy will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Flowers are light lavender and are sent up in sprays, with dozens of shoots that open simultaneously. The underside of the leaf is purple, and the small flowers are lilac in color.
It Grows At A Medium Rate, And Under Ideal Conditions Can Be Expected To Live For Approximately 5 Years.
When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. ‘mona lavender’ expresses the parental traits of colorful leaves and large lavender blossoms. Mona lavender swedish ivy will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches.
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