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Coleus scutellarioides (Common Coleus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 501608

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Coleus Species: Coleus scutellarioides

Common Names add common coleus edit | delete Flame Nettle edit | delete Painted Nettle edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Herb Houseplant Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit September   Leaf Colour edit Red Green - Medium Purple Variegated Yellow   Leaf Shape edit Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Edging Hanging Basket Greenhouse Indoor   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)   Bloom Colour edit Violet Lavender   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Coleus blumei
Plectranthus blumei
Plectranthus scutellarioides



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