![]() ![]() verticillatus was given this seemingly confusing common name because it first became popular as a houseplant in Sweden. The plant is not native to Sweden but to southern Africa, from Mozambique down through South Africa. Its common name, Swedish ivy, is quite the misnomer. Though it’s most often grown as a houseplant in the United States, it can stay outside year-round in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 and 11, according to the experts at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This name references a spur that is often found at the base of the flowers, though many sources describe the flowers as a whole as being spur-shaped.Ī pet-safe, nontoxic plant, Swedish ivy grows two to three feet tall and wide and produces eight-inch spikes of delicate, pale purple flowers in the fall if moved outdoors for the summer. The genus name, Plectranthus, comes from the Greek word “plectron,” which means “spur,” and “anthos,” meaning “flower.” australis, but according to the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society, this is a misapplied synonym. Other closely related species also referred to commonly as Swedish ivy may have purple leaves, or green foliage with white margins. These are broad-ovate, glossy green, and serrated around the edges, and they release a pungent scent when touched. Its leaves are small, generally growing one to one and a half inches across. verticillatus is an evergreen perennial in the mint family, Lamiaceae, with a lovely, drooping growth habit that makes it ideal for hanging baskets. They share similar care requirements, and you can find a selection of recommended varieties in the Species and Cultivars to Select section below. Thanks to these effects and its moderately high THC level, Purple Swish is said to be perfect for treating conditions such as migraines, ADD or ADHD, chronic stress, insomnia, chronic pain, and appetite loss or nausea.Though Plectranthus verticillatus is the most common species that you will see grown in the US as a houseplant, other species and hybrids may be referred to as Swedish ivies as well. ![]() Soon this effect will become heavy and slightly sedative, leaving you couch-locked and ravenously hungry. As your cerebral state lifts into clarity and focus, your body will start to settle into a state of buzzy relaxation. The Purple Swish high has a fairly mellow onset that slowly builds to a lifted euphoric peak. The flavor comes next with a delicious fruity grape effect accented by sweet herbs and fresh woodiness. As you break apart each dense nug, fruity fresh flavors of spicy berries and grapes are released. Purple Swish buds have super dense oversized fluffy olive green nugs with rich purple undertones, dark amber hairs, and a coating of matching crystal trichomes. With its super delicious flavor and heavy oversized nugs, you'll be in love with Purple Swish even before the high hits. Purple Swish is an indica dominant hybrid (80% indica/20% sativa) strain created through crossing the classic Purple Urkle with the super powered Rare Dankness #2 strain. Indica Dominant Hybrid - 80% Indica / 20% Sativa THC: ![]()
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