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

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