Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Pineapple Beauty'

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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
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:

Irvine, California

San Leandro, California

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Irvine, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2009 | positive

This is my favorite coleus because it grows well in sun and shade. When in full sun, this coleus becomes more red; in shade, it becomes ...Read More

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