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Coleus scutellarioides 'Palisandra'

Also Known As

  • Coleus x blumei 'Palisandra'
  • Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Palisandra'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-16"
  • W: 12"-16"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Coleus scutellarioides 'Palisandra' plant details

Coleus scutellarioides 'Palisandra' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with black and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides 'Palisandra'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen black and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides 'Palisandra'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new mouth-watering Coleus. Soft, velvety and uniformly purple-black, the leaves are larger than any other Coleus and are held horizontally. Quite tall, too, growing to 16” tall. Combine with Schizanthus grahamii, Millium aureum, Nicotiana langsdorfii, or ...

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Coleus scutellarioides 'Palisandra' plant

How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides 'Palisandra'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
    • black
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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