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Coleus Wasabi
If you're like me, you start at the back of the magazine and flip toward the front. If that's the case, then make sure you see our comprehensive field trials roundup, starting on Page 12. After reviewing the results from more than 30 trial sites, coleus Wasabi was cited as a top performer more than any other plant.
Wasabi is a new variety from Ball Horticultural's Simply Beautiful line. It features serrated, chartreuse leaves that hold their color. It grows best in partial sun and grows from 18 inches up to 28 inches high.

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