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Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Little Green Olives'

Solenostemonscutellarioides

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Solenostemon scutellarioides by DaleTheGardener
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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
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Species
scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
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Synonym
Coleus blumei
Coleus scutellarioides
Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Inconspicuous/none
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By tip layering
Category

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements
Annuals
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Tampa, Florida

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