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Dwarf Coleus, Trailing Coleus, Painted Nettle 'Swinging Linda'

Solenostemonpumilus

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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
pumilus (POO-mil-us)
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Synonym
Coleus pumilus
Coleus rehneltianus
Solenostemon rehneltianus
Height

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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Category

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information

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Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Paducah, Kentucky

Florissant, Missouri

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

Vieques, Puerto Rico

Newport News, Virginia

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