silver Swedish ivy Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield' Type:tropicals Notable Traits:resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit, spillers, striking foliage, trailing habit Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full shade (4 hours or less sun), part to full sun (4 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.