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Coleus hadiensis
Also Known As
- Plectranthus hadiensis
- Plectranthus tomentosa
- Succulent Coleus
- Vicks Plant
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Coleus hadiensis plant details
Coleus hadiensis is a fast-growing evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus hadiensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus hadiensis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Coleus hadiensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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aka Coleus 'Exhibition Magma', Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Giant Exhibition Magma'
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 10"-20"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Coleus 'Wizard Golden', Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Wizard Golden'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-14"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Coleus 'Wizard Sunset', Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Wizard Sunset'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-14"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Coleus blumei 'Black Dragon', Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon', Solenostemon blumei 'Black Dragon'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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