Kong® Lime Sprite Coleus, Premium Shade

Kong Lime Sprite coleus is an upright, mounded, large-leaved selection for shaded beds and containers. Lime-green foliage with bronze or mahogany veining gives the leaves a contrasting pattern; the exact appearance can shift with light. [Ball’s product page identifies Lime Sprite PAS904340 and lists 18–20 inch height, 15–18 inch width, and shade to partial-sun exposure](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=018003855026489); a nursery describes lime leaves with bronze veins (https://www.campbellsnursery.com/product/landscapeplants/annuals/springandsummerannuals/coleus-kong-lime-sprite/). ### Garden use The oversized foliage adds a bright seasonal accent to large containers, mixed combinations, and shade landscapes. This cultivar is valued for leaf pattern and color rather than flowering; it can also be grown indoors where there is suitable bright light. ### Growing conditions Provide shade or partial sun and moist, well-drained soil with organic matter. Let the upper soil in a garden bed begin to dry before watering, while checking containers more often because pots dry faster. Coleus is cold-sensitive, so plant outdoors only after temperatures settle and protect it from frost. [University of Minnesota Extension describes coleus light, soil, and watering needs](https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/gardening-in-minnesota/coleus). ## Maintenance Pinch shoot tips to maintain a bushy shape and remove flower stalks as they appear to emphasize foliage. Ball rates this Kong selection low-maintenance.