Coleus
Coleus scutellarioides
KOH-lee-us skoo-tell-air-ee-OY-deez
Annuals: Foliage
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Foliage shapes range from smooth to scalloped, ruffled to small lacy or saber edge. Will tolerate sun but not all day in hot climates. Performs well in landscapes and large containers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Variegated
Flower Color
Not Applicable
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Filler
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Showy Foliage
Tolerance/Resistance
Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division