Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Rustic Orange’ ~ Rustic Orange Coleus steward-firefly (5) Rison Thumboor

(5) Rison Thumboor

and aster yellows

as Meyer but with improved disease resistance

They prefer full sun and can tolerate a range of moisture conditions

IMAGES: Doug Wertman from Rogers

Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Rustic Orange’ ~ Rustic Orange Coleus steward-firefly (5) Rison ThumboorRustic Orange Coleus is a tender shade loving evergreen perennial treated as an annual and grown primarily for its dramatic foliage. The scalloped foliage are a coppery orange with yellow margins. Its late summer bloom is non showy and is often removed to maintain foliage display. Best color in full sun and moist, loose well drained soils. Extremely heat tolerant. Type: Annual Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 11