Common names:
Coleus
Plectranthus

Botanical names:
Plectranthus laucldeiresoistAccepted
Solenostemon cielsldseaiourtSynonym

Data specific to Coleus (Edit)
Color Effect:Yellow
Leaf Shape:Duck Foot (lobed)
Leaf Size:Very Large (4"-6")
Sun Tolerance:Full Morning

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8b
Leaves:Evergreen
Other
Suitable Locations:Bog gardening
Uses:Cut Flower
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Squirrels
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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