Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Merlot' /Merlot Coleus


Foliage

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Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Merlot'
Common Name: Merlot Coleus
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height: 2- 5 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Bloom time: Summer, Fall
Flower color: Purple
Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments: This coleus has rich burgundy colored foliage and is reported to grow well in full sunlight and tends to have a more upright growth habit. Fertilize coleus plants several times during the period of active growth.