Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6-36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Coleus come in a wide variety of leaf shapes, sizes and color combinations of green, red, yellow, purple and maroon . |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Lavender White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-21 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, pressing lightly into the soil. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |