Coleus

Coleus hybrids (COLE-ee-uhs)

ANNUAL

SHADE

HEIGHT: 18 – 24 inches

SPREAD: 18 – 24 inches

SPACING: 12 – 18 inches

HABIT: Colorful leaves of red, yellow, orange, green, and all combinations. Dies at frost, very tender.

CULTURE: Needs shade, drainage, moisture, and protection from wind. Keep flowers pinched off.

SUN: Coleus can be grown in full sun.

USES: Summer color, border, or mass. Containers or hanging baskets.

PROBLEMS: Slugs, snails, mealybugs, and aphids.

NOTES: Roots easily in water and can be grown indoors. Native to the tropics.