{"product_id":"plectranthus-australis-creeping-charlie","title":"Plectranthus australis (Creeping Charlie)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus australis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwedish Ivy is a fast-growing trailing houseplant cherished for its lush, glossy green foliage and effortless elegance. Rounded leaves with gently scalloped edges cascade gracefully over the sides of hanging baskets, shelves, and decorative containers, creating a full, vibrant display. Despite its common name, Swedish Ivy is not a true ivy, making it much easier to grow while offering the same beautiful trailing effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the growing season, mature plants may produce delicate spikes of pale lavender-to-white tubular flowers that add a soft accent to the rich green foliage. 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