Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Giant Exhibition Limelight'

Solenostemonscutellarioides

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
Species
scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Synonym
Coleus blumei
Coleus scutellarioides
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
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
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Lavender
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Brandon, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Fort Worth, Texas

Muscoda, Wisconsin

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neutral
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