Coleus Wizard Jade Solenostemon Scutellarioides is a herbaceous perennial native to Southeast Asia and Africa with the largest population being in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Easily grown from flower seeds Coleus Wizard Jade is one of the best ornamental plants that is also known by other common names such as Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle or Painted Leaf. Coleus Wizard Jade is mid-sized, compact growing, bushy foliage plant that features beautifully colored, medium-size leaves with green margins and white centers.
Coleus Wizard Jade likes to grow in shade and makes a perfect shade container plant or bedding plant for shade gardens. Easily established from Solenostemon Scutellarioides seeds, Coleus is one of the most popular ornamental plants for growing indoors as a houseplant.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Perennial/Annual
Height: 12-14 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Rich, Moist well-drained, pH 5.6-7.5
USDA Zones: 10-11 (As Perennial) All Regions of North America (As Annual)
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Spring (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring
Seed Depth: Surface sowing - press seeds slightly into the soil
Germination Time: 10-14 Days
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