Coleus
Annual

Coleus

Coleus scutellarioides

Grown for kaleidoscopic foliage, not flowers. Pinch blooms to keep energy in the leaves.

Bloom Season
Jul - Aug
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Sun Requirements
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
1-3' tall
USDA Zones 10-11
Bloom Colors
Green
Purple
Pink
Traits
▢ Container Friendly✦ Low Maintenance
Soil
Loam
Pairs Well With
Wax Begonia
Annual
Impatiens
Annual
Ostrich Fern
Perennial
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