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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
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Freedom, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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Downingtown, PA | April 2009 | positive

Beautiful Red /yellow coleus. Not Full Sun (here in exton,pa) though....can take part sun...but really cute in shade!

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