Solenostemon scutellarioides |
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Coleus (assorted selections) |
Description
Variegated foliage in vivid colors of yellow, green, red, rose, pink and copper highlights. Coleus can be used to brighten up a shady spot. It can be used as free-branching plants to 15", and are good in tubs, hanging baskets and mass plantings. It will die in frost areas but used as a houseplant widely.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green, Red, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.