The Main Plant entry for Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides)

This database entry exists to show plant data and photos that apply generically to all Coleus.

Common names:
Coleus
Flame Nettle
Painted Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus ulcoildetsriaesAccepted
Solenostemon creiasisdlteuloSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Good fall color
Needled
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Guardian plant
Resistances: Pollution
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Other methods: Crowns
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

My sister’s coleous.

Discussion Threads about this plant
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(Coleus scutellarioides 'Kiwi Fern')→Photo by Amazindirt by dnrevel Sep 17, 2021 6:52 PM 1

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