Fishnet Stockings Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Fishnet Stockings’

Fishnet Stockings Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial treated as an annual primarily for its dramatic foliage.  The ruffled foliage is soft green with heavy near-black veining and a dark red mid-rib.  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. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:   Low maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Watch for spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies.  Wilt may occur with too much sun, while too much shade may make the plant leggy.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Geranium, Elephant Ears, Sweet Potato Vine

IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, Fishnet Stockings, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Solenostemon Fishnet Stocking 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Solenostemon Fishnet Stocking 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.