Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto'
Also Known As
- Coleus x 'El Brighto'
- Plectranthus scutellarioides 'El Brighto'
- Solenostemon scutellarioides 'El Brighto'
- El Brighto Coleus
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 36"-42"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto' plant details
Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with gold, purple, red and variegated foliage. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto'
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, purple, red and variegated
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 42 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
Gardening facts about Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto' plant
How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides 'El Brighto'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- red
- gold
- purple
Wildlife
- birds
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-14"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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