Coleus caninus (Roth) Vatke (note spelling) is correctly named Plectranthus
caninus Roth.It is a weedy annual species widespread in eastern & southern
Africa and India. There is nothing at all new about the plant and it is no
more a dog repellent than any other foul smelling plant. The allied
perennial Plectranthus neochilus Schlechter would be a better choice because
the foliage smells like a skunk!!!

Marigolds would work just as well.




Dennis G. wrote in message
...
Below is a quote from a garden forum on the web. I've lost the URL already
!

quote
I just read today in "garden west" magazine that there's a new plant
developed
in Germany that's a natural dog repellent. It's called "**** Off" plant,
coleus
canina. Developed by Dieter Stegmeier in Germany. I'm not sure who would
carry
it in the States. /end quote

Has anyone information on the truth of the claims ?

Dennis