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Coleus

Foliage so colorful and interesting there's no need for flowers! Plant alone in the garden or in decorative containers for spectacular color contrast. Combine with other annuals such as sweet potato vine or zinnia. Prolong your collection by taking cuttings in fall to start new plants for the coming season. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Begonia

Caladium

New Guinea Impatiens

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Coleus

  • Botanical name

    Solenostemon scutellarioides

  • Variety

    Black Dragon

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    10-12" (25-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Barbara J.'s collection