Coleus hybridus |
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Assorted Coleus |
Description
Variegated foliage in vivid colors of yellow, green, red, rose, pink and copper highlights. Coleus can be used to brighten up a shady spot. It can be used as free-branching plants to 15", and are good in tubs, hanging baskets and mass plantings.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.