Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Religious Radish'

Coleusscutellarioides

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coleus (KO-lee-us)
Species
scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Synonym
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Lavender
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rogers, Arkansas

Bartow, Florida

Drakesville, Iowa

New York City, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Painesville, Ohio

Regina, Saskatchewan

Richmond, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Butte Des Morts, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Regina, SK (Zone 3b) | April 2016 | neutral

Very dramatic but somewhat unpredictable colors in this coleus , which makes it a bit of a challenge to combine it with other colors.
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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2007 | neutral

Awards:
2005 - Top Performer -Norfolk Botanical Garden
2004 - Top Picks -Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

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Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) | July 2006 | positive

Fabulous color, very interesting shadings, especially in light shade. So many color combination possibilities, it goes with practically e...Read More

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Taylor Creek, FL (Zone 10a) | January 2005 | positive

This is a really spectacular plant. Got afternoon sun and sagged during the summer, but went bonkers in the fall.

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