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Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Thumbelina'

Solenostemonscutellarioides

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Solenostemon scutellarioides by yvana
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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
scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
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Synonym
Coleus blumei
Coleus scutellarioides
Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time

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Foliage

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Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Category

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Clayton, California

Lakeland, Florida

Newport News, Virginia

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