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Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Groovy'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

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Solenostemon scutellarioides by Joelle
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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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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Joelle
Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) | July 2006 | positive

Great color to work with in combinations, nice soft greens and golds, makes a good background plant

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