Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Defiance’ ~ Defiance Coleus herb irregular bi-colored red and white

irregular bi-colored red and white flowers bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies

Its large ball-like clusters of pink buds open to highly fragrant white flowers in mid spring

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Treat as an annual if grown outside its hardiness zones

Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Defiance’ ~ Defiance Coleus herb irregular bi-colored red and whiteDefiance Coleus is a tender shade loving evergreen perennial treated as an annual primarily for its dramatic foliage. The ruffled foliage with pointed tips is bright red with bright yellow edges. Its late summer bloom is non showy and is often removed to maintain foliage display. Best color in part sun and moist, loose well drained soils. Tolerates full sun. Type: Annual Origins: Tropical Asia to northern Australia Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1' 2