Coleus
Common Name: Coleus
Species Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Examples of Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | Leaf spots, mealybugs, scale, mites and whiteflies |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 1-foot diameter, 3-foot height
- Leaves: Opposite, acuminate, coarsely crenate, and variegated with various colors; stem square like other members of the mint family
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| Notes | Traditionally a shade plant used for its brightly colored and variegated foliage but new sun loving cultivars have been introduced |