Joseph’s Coat

Coleus commonly called Joseph’s Coat originated in Indonesia, Thailand and the East Indies and is a member of the Mint family.

Garden (Peggy Chin)Coleus is sometime referred to as a poor man’s croton because of the brightness and colour that make up the foliage. It is quite eye catching!

Coleus leaves are velvety, soft with spires of small lavender to blue flowers.

There are approximately 60 species of Coleus.