Coleus 'Dark Star'

Sun Coleus

The Coleus has nice dense foliage with a mounding, upright habit. Coleus prefers the shade, but can handle the heat if in partial shade to shade. It is a favorite with landscapers and homeowners. Foliage is a great accent to all shade gardens and landscape. The wide range of colors are so varied that just mixing different Coleus together is striking. 

Height 18-36 Inches

Spread 16-28 Inches

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips Coleus grows best in moist but well drained soil.

Interesting Notes Great border plants Plant with Impatiens and Ipomea for a beautiful container! Mix with your shade plants for extra color or contrast

USDA Hardiness Zone 9-11

Great Companions

Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita')

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana Xtreme 'Red')

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana Xtreme 'White')

Characteristics & Attributes