Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle
Flame Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus llecsuiraidesto Accepted
Solenostemon elcdatsisoireul Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Leaves: Good fall color
Broadleaf
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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