Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Wizard Rose'

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
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Pink/Rose
Cream/Tan
Light Green
Multicolor
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Lake Forest, California

Lakewood, California

Bartow, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Kirksville, Missouri

East Brunswick, New Jersey

San Antonio, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Richmond, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

This one is VERY bushy, flowers rarely, and has absolutly ZIP problems. I like it for its leaf colouring. I, however, have had no complai...Read More

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Richmond, VA (Zone 7b) | June 2009 | negative

Save your money and sanity by avoiding this coleus. Don't be tempted by their oh-so-chic hot pink and light green leaf pattern! Ju...Read More

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Northern California, CA | July 2004 | positive

Rose and ivory, edged green.

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