lavender coleus plant Purple Duckfoot Coleus | RosyDawnGardens.com

lavender coleus plant Purple Duckfoot Coleus | RosyDawnGardens.comColeus 'Purple Duckfoot'(height 16" 20"; mounding) Compact and sun tolerant, this classic coleus has small, purple duckfoot leaves that will add texture to a mixed planting. The mounding habit of this vigorous coleus makes it great for baskets or the edges of pots. Common Name: ColeusSpecies name: Coleus scutellarioidesTemperature: Coleus come from a tropical climate and need warm temperatures to thrive. Do not plant outdoors until temperatures are

Coleus 'Purple Duckfoot'(height 16"-20"; mounding)

Compact and sun tolerant, this classic coleus has small, purple duckfoot leaves that will add texture to a mixed planting. The mounding habit of this vigorous coleus makes it great for baskets or the edges of pots.

Common Name: Coleus
Species name: Coleus scutellarioides
Temperature: Coleus come from a tropical climate and need warm temperatures to thrive. Do not plant outdoors until temperatures are reliably above 60 degrees at night. Optimal temperature range for coleus is 70°F to 100°F.
Hardiness: Tender perennial generally grown as an annual in the USA. Coleus will not survive a frost.
Exposure: Part sun or high shade for best color. Some coleus tolerate full sun. Harden off new arrivals before planting.
Water: Keep evenly moist. Avoid soggy soil with good drainage. Do not allow to get completely dry.
Fertilizer: Fertilize regularly at half-strength or use timed-release fertilizer.
Soil: Use high-quality potting soil or plant in garden soil rich in organic matter.
Blooms: Flower spikes in shades of purple and blue. Keep flower buds pinched since unchecked blooming will cause the plant to go into decline.
Spacing: 8"-15" in garden beds, pots and baskets can be planted more densely.
Ships as: Single or multi-branched starter plant averaging 3" to 9" tall. Plant immediately on arrival.
For more information please read our Coleus Care guide.