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Solenostemon scutellarioides

Coleus

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Description

This plant is a good garden or house plant and produces small blue flowers that bloom in February, March, and September. It has variegated foliage that is striped with colors from red to cream.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Gold, Red, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Indoor

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.