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We received some Coleus on Oct 29, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Oct 29, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Pet safety guideAbout Coleus
Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is a tropical Southeast Asian annual grown almost exclusively for its brilliantly patterned foliage in combinations of green, red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and near-black. Its tolerance for shade and wide range of leaf patterns make it one of the most versatile foliage plants for containers and garden beds.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Purple, Blue
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Herbaceous annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Coleus thrives in partial shade to filtered sun in northeast Florida — intense afternoon sun can scorch leaves. Sun-tolerant cultivars can handle more direct light, but all appreciate morning sun with afternoon shade during summer heat.
Keep soil evenly moist; coleus wilts quickly when dry but is equally intolerant of soggy soil. In Florida's summer heat, daily watering of container plants is common. Mulch beds to retain moisture.
Grow in well-drained, organically rich soil with a pH of 5.8–6.5. Fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting and supplement monthly with a liquid feed; pinch flower spikes promptly to maintain foliar vigor.
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Common questions
Is Coleus a good plant for St. Augustine?
Coleus is an annual. Mature size: 10-24 inches × 12-18 inches (varies by cultivar). Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a. Recorded salt tolerance: high.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Coleus?
Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.