Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle
Flame Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus erlodcuessaitilAccepted
Solenostemon loldussatercieiSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Broadleaf
Suitable Locations:Espalier
Uses:Groundcover
Resistances:Pollution
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

Overwintered and still strong, but darker than shows here.

Comments:
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