Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle
Flame Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus idauscreelslito Accepted
Solenostemon lacluessdtroiie Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Broadleaf
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Cooked greens
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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