Moondust Coleus Talavera is a striking foliage cultivar that transforms any garden with its shimmering, dust-like leaf patterns and silvery tones. As a member of the Lamiaceae family, this tender perennial thrives in warm climates (zones 10-11) and reaches 18-36 inches tall, offering dramatic visual interest from early summer through late fall. Its preference for full sun and consistently moist soil makes it an ideal container specimen or garden focal point for warm-season color.
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10-11
36in H x 18in W
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The silvery, ethereal foliage of Moondust lives up to its celestial name, offering a subtle shimmer that catches light in ways most solid-colored plants cannot. Unlike typical coleus varieties with bold, contrasting patterns, this cultivar delivers sophistication through delicate, powdery leaf tones that work beautifully alongside both vibrant annuals and muted companions. It blooms reliably from June through November in warm zones, extending your seasonal interest well into fall.
Moondust Coleus Talavera is grown primarily as an ornamental foliage plant, valued for its silvery leaf color and the soft texture it brings to garden beds and container displays. Its compact yet spreading growth habit and extended summer-to-fall blooming season make it a reliable choice for brightening shaded corners or creating layered color combinations in mixed plantings.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date, maintaining soil temperatures between 70-85°F for optimal germination. Transplant seedlings when they develop their first true leaves and are ready to move to larger containers.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7-10 days before transplanting outdoors after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Space plants 2 inches apart for full, dense coverage.
Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage bushier, more compact growth and fuller foliage density. Remove any flower buds if you wish to focus energy on leaf color rather than blooms, though the summer-to-fall flowers add textural interest.
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