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Lamiaceae
Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Pink Elephant'
Solenostemonscutellarioides
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Family
Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solenostemon
(sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
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Species
scutellarioides
(skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
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Synonym
Coleus blumei
Coleus scutellarioides
Height
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Lavender
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Category
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
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