Description

Description:
Coleus is prized for its dazzling foliage rather than its flowers. With its vibrant mix of reds, greens, yellows, and purples, it brings striking color and texture to shady spots in Texas gardens. Coleus is not native to Texas, but its adaptability and low maintenance make it a must-have for containers, borders, and shade gardens.

Why Choose Coleus:
Unlike flowering annuals that fade in extreme heat, Coleus provides constant, vivid color from spring through fall. Its unique leaf patterns and colors can’t be matched by many other shade plants, offering endless design possibilities.

Care in Texas:

• USDA Zones: Hardy in Zones 10–11, grown as an annual in Zone 9.
• Spring/Fall Planting: Plant in spring after the last frost (March–April). Coleus can be planted again in early fall but will die back at first frost.
• Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0–7.0).
• Sunlight: Part shade to full shade. In Texas, some morning sun is fine, but protect from harsh afternoon sun.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
• Country of Origin: Native to Southeast Asia and Malaysia.