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Coleus 'Trailing Plum'
Small, brilliant magenta-purple leaves are occasionally touched with silver -- a unique color combination!
Makes a splendid houseplant, too!
The elegant trailing habit of this magenta-purple Coleus sets it apart from all others -- not to mention its sun tolerance and attractive color! The absolute best for cascading over the sides of containers of all types, 'Trailing Plum' delights with its small, neat leaves of bright magenta-purple tinged with silvery white!
This plant reaches just 10 inches high but trails up to 2 feet long. It tolerates part shade to full sun (best in the north); just increase the amount of water it receives if you plant it in more sun. Both beautiful and versatile, it in the garden as well as containers. And it makes a fabulous houseplant!
Plant in moist soil and keep it moistened throughout the growing season. Coleus grows readily, with its most magnificent display in summer. Insignificant flowerspikes arise in late summer; if you pinch these off, the foliage show may continue well into fall! Try planting among ornamental grasses and flowering annuals.
| Genus | Solenostemon |
| Species | scutellarioides |
| Variety | 'Trailing Plum' |
| Plant Height | 10 in |
| Plant Width | 24 in |
| Item Form | Pack of 6 |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Variegated |
| Foliage Color | Purple, Red, Silver/Gray, Variegated |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Baskets, Beds, Containers, Foliage Interest, Houseplant, Ornamental |
| Restrictions | CAN, GU, HI, PR, VI |
