Nyssa sylvatica 'David Odom' ~ Afterburner® Blackgum arching Vino Coleus is a tender

Vino Coleus is a tender shade-loving evergreen perennial primarily grown as an annual for its dramatic foliage

The lightly fragrant flowers with downward arching deep reddish-purple petals and deep red almost-black center cones bloom from late spring to late summer

just be careful because too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves

Adiantum venustum - Flickr - peganum (1)

IMAGES: James Steakley

Nyssa sylvatica 'David Odom' ~ Afterburner® Blackgum arching Vino Coleus is a tenderAfterburner Black Gum is a fast growing native deciduous tree that has a strong dominate leader and a uniform branching that form a refined pyramidal habit that opens to oval with age. The shiny, dark green foliage emerges red and turns bright red for for fall while holding on to its leaves for longer. The fruit and flowers are insignificant. Best grown in part sun and well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern US; GA Native Height: 25 35 Spread: