Coleus
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
About
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.
