Black Dragon Coleus Live Rooted Plants in 4" Container - Vibrant Burgundy & Magenta Foliage

Black Dragon Coleus Plant Overview

The Black Dragon Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Black Dragon’) is a striking plant known for its deep burgundy to near-black ruffled leaves accented with vibrant magenta centers. This compact and bushy plant adds a dramatic splash of color and texture to gardens or indoor spaces. Each 4-inch container includes at least two live rooted plants, ready to enhance your plant collection.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Black Dragon’
• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable as an annual or perennial in frost-free zones
• Prefers bright, indirect light to partial shade for best foliage color
• Requires consistent moisture; soil should not be allowed to dry out
• Ideal for USDA Zones 10–11; can be grown indoors or on patios in other zones
• Regular maintenance encourages fuller, bushier growth
• Shipped carefully in a 4" container with free shipping

Growing Information

Black Dragon Coleus thrives in bright, indirect light to partial shade, making it versatile for indoor or outdoor settings. It prefers well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter and requires consistent moisture without becoming soggy. This plant is hardy in USDA Zones 10–11 but can be grown as an indoor or patio plant elsewhere. Regular pruning helps maintain its compact, bushy form and vibrant foliage.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.