Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Groovy'
Solenostemon scutellarioides
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on) (Info) |
| Species: | scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Groovy |
| Synonym: | Coleus blumei |
| Synonym: | Coleus scutellarioides |
Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
Spacing:
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 19, 2006, Joelle from Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) wrote: Great color to work with in combinations, nice soft greens and golds, makes a good background plant |
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