| Common Names |
Panadol, Dogbane, Scaredy Cat Plant, Coleus caninus |
| Plant Type |
Perennial Herbaceous Plant (Tender Perennial) |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial in Zones 9-11, Annual elsewhere |
| Food Forest Layer |
Groundcover / Herb Layer |
| Mature Size |
1-2 ft tall, 2-3 ft spread |
| Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Flowering Season |
Summer to Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
Foliage can be harvested anytime after establishment |
| Self-Fertile |
Not applicable (grown for foliage/flowers) |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Native Region |
East Africa (Ethiopia, Uganda) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9-11 (Annual in colder zones) |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Division |
| Pot Size |
1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen in warm climates; frost-tender |
