Up for sale is one pack of 100 Wild Purple Coleus seeds (Perilla frutescens). Suited for zones 3-11 these coleus go by many names: Ao Shiso, Beefsteak Plant, Wild Basil, Wild Red Basil, Chinese Basil, Summer Coleus, and Purple Mint. Technically an annual herb Wild Purple Coleus is very hard in the garden and unlike other coleus will tolerate full sun along with high heat and humidity which makes them one of our favorite ornamentals in hot and humid zone 7. A very full ornamental to fill out your garden bed, these have very dark purple leaves and will generate a spray of pink flowers during the late summer from the top of the plant.
We offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.
CULTURE
Soil temperature: 70-75 degrees fahrenheit
Germination lighting: Light
Germination days: 12 days
Weeks indoor: 10 Weeks
Seed Depth: 1/16" inch
Plant spread: 18'
Plant height: 36"
Plant type: Annual
You can start these early in trays or pots about 10 weeks before your last frost. You can also direct seed in your garden after your last frost.
These need light to germinate so in pots sow on the surface of your potting material and cover thinly with sand or vermiculite. In the garden, after your last frost in the spring, evenly spread using the shaker method and lightly dust with a very light dusting of peat.
These do tend to self seed so avoid unwanted seeding trim the light pink flower stalk on top of the plant after the flowers are spent (usually in late summer).
We offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.
CULTURE
Soil temperature: 70-75 degrees fahrenheit
Germination lighting: Light
Germination days: 12 days
Weeks indoor: 10 Weeks
Seed Depth: 1/16" inch
Plant spread: 18'
Plant height: 36"
Plant type: Annual
You can start these early in trays or pots about 10 weeks before your last frost. You can also direct seed in your garden after your last frost.
These need light to germinate so in pots sow on the surface of your potting material and cover thinly with sand or vermiculite. In the garden, after your last frost in the spring, evenly spread using the shaker method and lightly dust with a very light dusting of peat.
These do tend to self seed so avoid unwanted seeding trim the light pink flower stalk on top of the plant after the flowers are spent (usually in late summer).