Dwarf Coleus, Trailing Coleus, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonpumilus 'Odalisque'

Synonym:Coleus pumilus

Synonym:Coleus rehneltianus

Synonym:Solenostemon rehneltianus

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow