Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Golda'

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
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Lavender
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Ocala, Florida

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
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Ocala, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2012 | positive

Very attractive golden yellow leaves that develop a "blush" at maturity in sun. Easy to propogate as previously mentioned. Lovely combi...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2003 | positive

The 'Golda' coleus with its chartruese colored leaves (turn more of a yellow in full sun) brightens up any area in which it is planted. I...Read More

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