Family: Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Coleus (KO-lee-us) Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez) Cultivar: Big Red Judy Synonym:Solenostemon scutellarioides
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Good Fall Color Succulent Foliage Color Orange/ApricotHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 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) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color Light BlueLavender Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallMid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |