Common names:
Coleus
Flame Nettle
Painted Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus iecdstsluailoer Accepted
Solenostemon desuieloactlirs Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 12
Leaves:Good fall color
Malodorous
Suitable Locations:Topiary
Uses:Groundcover
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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