Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Morning After'

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)
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
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Lavender
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Textured
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:

Jacksonville, Florida

Natchez, Mississippi

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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