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Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Curly Hot Pink and Green'

Coleusscutellarioides

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Coleus scutellarioides by onewish1
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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Coleus (KO-lee-us)
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Species
scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
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Synonym
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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Foliage Color
Pink/Rose
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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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