| Description | A vigorous Coleus Perilla hybrid with striking foliage. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (per-IL-a)(froo-TE-senz) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| Sunlight | full to partial sun |
| Moisture | average, drought tolerant |
| Soil & Site | average to well drained |
| Flowers | seldom flowers in the garden |
| Leaves | broad-ovate, toothed, up to 5 inches, dark black leaves with interesting bright green venation |
| Dimensions | 36-48 inches tall, space 18 inches |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Native Site | Native to the Himalayas and east Asia. |
| Cultivar Origin | Named after Gage Baker, son of David and Cheryl Baker plant breeders. Gage suffers from Cerebral Palsy. Proven Winners originator of the plant donates proceeding from the sale of this plant to the Cerebral Palsy fund |
| Misc Facts | Common name is Beef Steak plant. |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials, #97- Mints, Proven Winners web site)) |
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