Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus ellusrsoiedaitc Accepted
Solenostemon llsocrtieedisau Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Broadleaf
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Will Naturalize
Resistances: Tolerates dry shade
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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