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Coleus scutellarioides Coleosaurus Coleus

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Growth Width Max 36 in.

Growth Height Max 38 in.

Exposure Full to Filtered

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 11b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 10a

Bloom Time Summer

Growth Width Max 36 in.

Growth Height Max 38 in.

Exposure Full to Filtered

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 11b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 10a

Bloom Time Summer

Description

Coleus scutellarioides ‘Balsolsauri’ (marketed as Coleosaurus® coleus) is a visually striking foliage plant from the mint family, bred by Ball Seed. This upright annual (or tender perennial in USDA zones 10–11) features vibrant, velvety leaves in bold combinations of deep red and lime green that intensify in bright light. Growing 24–36″ tall and wide, it forms a well-branched, compact mound, naturally resisting bloom to maintain maximal foliage display. It thrives in shade to partial sun, tolerates rain, and is low-maintenance, making it ideal for beds, borders, containers, and edging. A deer-resistant, heat‑tolerant, butterfly- and hummingbird‑attracting selection, Coleosaurus® adds long-season color from spring through fall.

Bold, two-tone foliage of deep crimson and lime green that deepens dramatically in strong light
Naturally compact, well-branched habit with strong resistance to flowering—maintains dense foliage without pinching
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, while also being deer-resistant and tolerant of high moisture

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Size

6 in.

Item

96058-006

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6 in.

Item

96058-006

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Price

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$16.425/Each

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$16.425/Each

Description

Bold, two-tone foliage of deep crimson and lime green that deepens dramatically in strong light
Naturally compact, well-branched habit with strong resistance to flowering—maintains dense foliage without pinching
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, while also being deer-resistant and tolerant of high moisture

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Herbaceous

Annual

Coleus

scutellarioides

Coleus

PP27,126

Registered

Zone 11b

Zone 10a

24 in.

36 in.

38 in.

24 in.

Compact,Dense,Rounded,Upright

Acidic (<6.0),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5),Slightly Acidic (6.0 to 6.4),Slightly Alkaline (7.6 to 8.0)

Full to Filtered

Moderate to High

Fast

Accent,Border,Cut Flower and Foliage,Edging,Groundcover,Mass Planting,Specimen

Brief Flooding/Standing Water,Cold Conditions,Disease Resistant,Drought (Once Established),Heat,Humidity,Shade - Light

Low to Moderate

Spring,Summer,Fall

Deer,Rabbit

Blue‑purple (butflowers are insignificant and often removed)

Summer

None

Clay,Loamy,Sandy,Well Drained

Coleus

'Balsolsauri'

Container,Courtyards and Patios,Entryway,Hanging Basket,Houseplant,Meadow/Prairie,Naturalized Area,Rock Wall,Small Spaces,Woodland

Contemporary Garden,Cottage Garden,Cutting Garden,Informal Garden,Tropical Garden,Urban Garden

Purple Shades

Coleosaurus

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