Family: Lamiaceae
(lay-mee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Coleus (KO-lee-us) Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez) Cultivar: Kong Scarlet Synonym:Solenostemon scutellarioides
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageFoliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 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 annualDanger N/ABloom Color Inconspicuous/noneBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time N/AOther 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 cuttingsSeed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsN/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |