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Coleus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'

Also Known As

  • Coleus blumei 'Black Dragon'
  • Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'
  • Solenostemon blumei 'Black Dragon'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Coleus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon' plant details

Coleus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with burgundy foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oh we love these black Coleus for making ever so artistic shade vignettes! To 18” tall & multi-branching, ‘Black Dragon’ forms large, velvety black leaves with a frilly edge & ruby red centers. So dramatic combined with the little chartreuse bells of Nicotiana langsdorfii &/or the magenta “butterfly” blooms of Schizanthus grahamii. Find your inner artist! Excellent in containers & can be grown as a “so 70’s” houseplant, too!

Gardening facts about Coleus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon' plant

How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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