Botanical names: Coleus scutellarioides, Solenostemon scutellarioides, Plectranthus scutellarioides, Coleus blumei verschaffeltii
Common names: Coleus hybridus, Painted Nettle
Family: Lamiaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
This is a very reliable and predictable coleus that doesn't "drift". Growth Habit: Upright. Mature Height: 2 to 3 feet. Colorful Spring to Fall. Recommended Light: Full sun to light shade. This plant has an improved tolerance to high light intensities and a higher heat tolerance than most Coleus. Foliage is a very attractive and it keeps its color throughout the season. A great plant for foliage color.
Similar plants: Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus)
- Solenostemon amboinicus (Allspise)
- Coleus barbatus (Indian Coleus)
- Plectranthus argentatus (Silver Plectranthus)
- Plectranthus australis (Swedish Ivy)
- Plectranthus coleoides (White-Edged Swedish Ivy)
- Plectranthus ecklonii (African Flower)
- Plectranthus ernstii (Caudiciform Plectranthus)
- Plectranthus forsteri (Fragrant Plectranthus)
- Plectranthus neochilus (Lobster Flower )
- Plectranthus prostratus (Pillow Plant)
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