Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Mint Mocha'

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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood 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:

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | August 2014 | positive

Mine lives in a hanging basket. I have not been too disciplined at saving and overwintering cuttings but would really like to have this ...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2009 | positive

I have 2 of this one and each is a different color mix. One has lots of red and the other more yellow/green. The one more red is in more...Read More

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