Solenostemon scutellarioides

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Coleus (assorted selections)

 
Plant photo of: Solenostemon scutellarioides
Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: 1. Claire Ferrante

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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.