Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Saturn'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood 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:

Russellville, Arkansas

Calistoga, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Bartow, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Valdosta, Georgia

Crofton, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Southold, New York

Painesville, Ohio

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Port Lavaca, Texas

Springdale, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Milwaukee, WI | August 2010 | positive

...Absolutely spectacular in a Down Under terracotta pot. I have had many comments from the neighbors on seeing it grown in this type ...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2007 | neutral

Awards:
2005 - Top Performer -University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2004 - Annuals of Note -Cincinnati...Read More

B
Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | April 2006 | positive

Saw this plant 2005 at the Sutheastern Greenhouse Conference in Greenville, SC...The containers it was used in were awesome. Couldn't wa...Read More

A
Russellville, AR | June 2005 | positive

Grew Saturn for the first time this year - with great success! It was in full HOT sun, right by a swimming pool. Grew more than 2 feet ...Read More

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