silver Swedish ivy Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield' Type:tropicals Notable Traits:resistant: deerresistant: diseaseresistant: rabbitspillersstriking foliagetrailing habit Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)sun (8+ hrs) Water:drought tolerant Bloom Color:lavender Bloom Time:summer Foliage:silver Description An upright-spreading, woody-based sub-shrub native to Australia and grown primarily for its attractive, fuzzy, gray-green foliage. A great houseplant, it adds contrast to any combination.