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Dwarf Coleus, Trailing Coleus, Painted Nettle 'Odalisque'

Solenostemonpumilus

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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
pumilus (POO-mil-us)
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Synonym
Coleus pumilus
Coleus rehneltianus
Solenostemon rehneltianus
Height

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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
Other details
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

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

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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

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Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Harlingen, Texas

Newport News, Virginia

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