Creeping Charlie is a fast-growing evergreen perennial with erect stems that begin to trail as they mature and small green foliage with scalloped edges. The small white to pale purple flowers bloom on raceme throughout the year. Grows best with good direct sun and consistently moist well-drained soils. Excellent for containers or as a houseplant. Treat as an annual when planted outside.
Type: |
Perennial, Annual |
Height: |
2' - 3' |
Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
Spacing: |
2.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Common pests for houseplants include mites, scale, leafspots, and mealybugs. Plant may scorch if soil dries in a drafty area. Root rot, leaf spot, and blight may occur.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Houseplant, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Petunia, Begonia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Plectranthus australis 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Paucabot, Doblerer Plectranthus australis, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) 阿橋 HQ, 瑞士常春藤 Plectranthus australis -香港嘉道理農場 Kadoorie Farm, Hong Kong- (9240156216), CC BY-SA 2.0