Coleus

Coleus reticulatus

Lamiaceae

Perennial

Ornamental

Fragrant

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Coleus reticulatus is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, known for its vibrant foliage. It thrives in part shade with medium water requirements and is suitable for USDA zones 7–11. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 meter and blooms with purple, blue, pink, and white flowers from July to September. It prefers loamy, peaty soil and is fragrant, attracts pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty

Height

0.3–1 m

Spread

0.3–0.5 m

Zones

7–11

Flower colors

Calendar

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Prefers part shade.
Water: Requires medium watering.
Soil: Best in loamy or peaty soil.
USDA Zones: 7–11.
Height: 0.3–1 meter.

Features

Blooms: July, August, September.
Flower Colors: Purple, blue, pink, white.
Fragrance: Yes.
Pollinator Attractor: Yes.
Toxic: No.
Evergreen: No.

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