Coleus scutellarioides (Painted Nettle)
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) blue flower spike rising from colorful red and green jagged leaves.
Botanical names: Coleus scutellarioides, Solenostemon scutellarioides, Plectranthus scutellarioides, Coleus blumei verschaffeltii
Common name: Painted Nettle
Family: Lamiaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10a-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThis 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 (Painted Nettle)
- 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)
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with deep maroon centers and jagged lime green edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) purple and white flower spikes rising from thick green leafy stems.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaf showing detailed lime green, dark purple, and hot pink colors
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) foliage fills the space with maroon and yellow leaf colors.
Coleus scutellarioides yellow leaves with jagged edges against green background foliage
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) vibrant pink and lime green serrated leaves close up.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with vibrant lime green edges and dark burgundy centers close up.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing textured orange and red leaves in a close up.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing mix of bold red and yellow serrated foliage in abundance
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing intense pink centers against striking neon yellow leaf edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) purple foliage with jagged green edges and small white flower spikes.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with lime green tones and dark purple vein coloring.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) spikes with tiny purple and white flower petals on green stems.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with shades of yellow, deep red, and vibrant green.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with dark maroon leaves, neon green edges, and delicate purple flowers.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with lime green centers and jagged deep burgundy edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with textured leaves in yellow, green, and deep red tones
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with textured red leaves sitting inside a simple brown container.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with deep purple centers and vibrant lime green edges
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing textured orange and yellow foliage with serrated leaf edges
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with deep purple and light lime leaves and a small flower.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing ruffled foliage with bold central pink markings and purple edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with intense burgundy centers and lime yellow edges on oval foliage.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with intense lime and purple colors near a flower spike.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with textured dark purple and lime green foliage during growth phase
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) lime green leaves with purple veins stand out in clear detail
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with vibrant orange red leaves and serrated lime green margins
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) foliage displaying dense clusters of variegated red and lime green leaves
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) shows dense orange green foliage with vertical lavender flower spike
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) lime green foliage with dark purple veins on individual rounded leaves.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with dense foliage in deep shades of maroon and hot pink.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with vibrant red and yellow serrated leaves forming a dense cluster.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with rich red and yellow foliage mixed within a large cluster.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with textured foliage displaying layers of pink yellow and green color.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) orange red leaves spreading outward around a central flower spike.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing dark burgundy foliage with distinct serrated edges
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) magenta pink leaves with dark green edges in a close up
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) magenta and yellow serrated leaves forming a thick dense clump
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with jagged edges in maroon and lime green colors.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) plant showing thick foliage with yellow edges and deep burgundy centers
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing textured burgundy leaves with lime green ruffled outer edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with bold red centers and yellow margins on the lush foliage
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with serrated edges and deep pink centers
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with deep purple color and narrow lime green leaf edges
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing mix of dark purple and orange foliage with serrated edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves in shades of orange and dark purple with serrated edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) plants with lime yellow and deep red foliage in dense groupings.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with thick magenta foliage and serrated edges covering the ground area
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) magenta leaves packed closely together create a thick groundcover of vegetation
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) with lime green edges and intense purple centers on broad foliage.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) foliage in dense clusters with contrasting lime green and dark red leaves.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) plant with deep pink and light green patterned foliage dense clusters
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with purple centers and pink margins in tight clump.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with pink centers and serrated green edges in close view.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) foliage fills a large landscape area next to stone block walkway.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) plant with serrated leaves and tall stalks of tiny blue flowers.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with intense red centers and lime green edges.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with intense yellow and red veins in a dense cluster.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing dense cluster of uniquely colored pink and green foliage
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) leaves with intense pink, purple, and green variegated markings throughout foliage.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) white flower spike with tiny petals alongside textured pink green foliage.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) tiny purple flower clusters grow along a slender pale green stem
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) showing textured foliage with lime green and deep red color.
Coleus scutellarioides (Coleus hybridus) displays textured orange leaves with distinct lime green edges throughout.
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