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Coleus scutellarioides 'Inky Fingers'
Also Known As
- Coleus 'Inky Fingers'
- Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Inky Fingers'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Coleus scutellarioides 'Inky Fingers' plant details
Coleus scutellarioides 'Inky Fingers' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, burgundy and chartreuse foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides 'Inky Fingers'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen black, burgundy and chartreuse
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides 'Inky Fingers'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides 'Inky Fingers'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
- burgundy
- black
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 10"-20"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 10"-12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-14"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-15"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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