Wicked Witch
Coleus scutellarioides
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 1 year (grown as annual) |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, organically rich |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 10-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Annual |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Deep burgundy to black with ruffled chartreuse edges |
| Bloom | Pale blue to white |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Impatiens, Begonias, Sweet Potato Vine |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Cut tops off to propagate. Pinch flowers to maintain foliage.
Maintenance
Pinch stem tips early in the season to encourage branching.
Cleanup
Remove completely after first fall frost.
Notes
Grown primarily for foliage. Pinch off flowers to encourage bushiness.