Elvis lives on in this Swedish ivy, Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis', with fabulous light purple flowers and great foliage.
Description:
‘Velvet Elvis’ has large inflorescences of large lavender blue flowers with very dark green leaves and purple stems with a compact upright habit. It's not hardy, but who cares? This plant is a fabulous addition to containers.
Common Name: Swedish Ivy/Spurflower
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Purple
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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