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Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Tapestry'

Solenostemon scutellarioides

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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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Other Details
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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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
Suitable for growing in containers
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

Jacksonville, Florida

Denville, New Jersey

Yukon, Oklahoma

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