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Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000631

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

Common Names add Coleus edit | delete Flame Nettle edit | delete Painted Nettle edit | delete Plant Types edit Houseplant Perennial Shrub Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit Autumn / Fall   Leaf Colour edit Red Green - Light Green - Medium Purple Variegated Yellow White Chartreuse Burgundy Pink   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Centre Piece Container/Patio Edging Hanging Basket Butterfly Garden Cottage Garden Greenhouse Indoor Shade Garden Tropical Garden   Sun Exposure edit   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral)   Bloom Colour edit Lavender White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source) Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below for many this is an annual, but can be brought inside to overwinter. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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