Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle
Flame Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus derstiseialcoulAccepted
Solenostemon icssaledrletuioSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Other
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Evergreen
Spring ephemeral
Suitable Locations:Alpine Gardening
Uses:Useful for timber production
Resistances:Fire Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Other methods:Bulbs
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

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