Solenostemon scutellarioides
(Coleus)
(Flame Nettle)
USDA Zone: 10 – 11
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Origin: Southeast Asia and Malaysia
Type: Annuals / Tender Perennials
Typical Height: 1’ - 3’
(0.30 – 0.90mts)
Typical Spread: 1’ - 3’
(0.30 – 0.90mts)
Growth: Medium
Drought Tolerance: N/A
Salt Tolerance: N/A
Wind Tolerance: N/A
Foliage Color: Colorful
Texture: Coarse
Flower Color: White / Blue
Flowering Season: Summer
Flower Feature: Insignificant
Light Needs: Medium-High
Nutritional Needs: Medium
Human Hazards: None
Family: Lamiaceae
Propagation: Cuttings
Leaf Type: Simple
Environmental Issues: None
Typical sizes at the nursery:
4.5” Pot
Typical planting distance:
18” OC
(0.45mts OC)
Common Uses: Annual, Beds, Containers, Foundation, Border, Mass Planting, Suitable for growing indoors, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden
Category: Small Shrubs
Notes: Annual Flower, Houseplant
+ In this Photo:
Solenostemon scutellarioides
'Oxblood & Gold Belt'
Leaves close up
All sizes are approximates
Photo taken by:
All Landscape Data, Inc.
August 2015
Orlando
Florida USA
Sources:
Betrock’s
Plant Finder
Internet Sources:
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a547
http://www.finegardening.com/coleus-solenostemon-scutellarioides
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/887/