Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject: Varigated, scented leaves |
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I bought this as an annual this spring because I had never seen it before. Even the man in the greenhouse couldn't remember it's name.
The leaves are thick and scented.
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Joann
Kansas City Missouri
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I love that stuff! I used to buy it every year because it makes a good filler in planters or on it's own in a basket. I also like the way it smells. I couldnt find it this year  .
Sorry I'm no help with the name but it reminds me of a Swedish Ivy.
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Palustris
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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?Glechoma hederacea variegata.
And I dislike the smell immensely.
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toni
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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It looks like a variety of Common Sage. Makes a great 2.5 foot shrub and turkey stuffing. 
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Joann
Kansas City Missouri
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Google 'Variegated Swedish Ivy'
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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It is a pretty thing. Do you think you can bring it in for the winter?
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Netty
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| Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure Deanna, but I think I'll try.
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:07 am Post subject: |
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It is so very pretty.I would love to smell it myself.
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jakrum421
Wisconsin
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I love this plant! I forgot to plant any of it this year, but I usually do have it in a pot in the summer. I have tried to overwinter it in the house, but it needs so much sun that it never survived. I've always called it Swedish Ivy too.
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gardengater
NC
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I love anything with an herby smell. I will need good filler for my border and that's a pretty choice.
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Are the leaves fuzzy or smooth.
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Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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| Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:25 am Post subject: |
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They are sort of fuzzy Sharon. It is not Sage.
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mayzee
Buffalo, NY
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject: name for plant |
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I also have this plant -- I love it. I take cuttings and put them in water -- I have many new plants. After searching I think this is what it is:
Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus) (Info)
Cultivar: Lemon Twist
Check it out on the internet to see if I am right. Let me know.
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Netty
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Well, I think mayzee has solved my mystery! Thank You! 
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TheGardener
B.C. Canada
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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It does look lovely. How big does it grow? What is the scent like?
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