Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus ursieaidcolselt Accepted
Solenostemon oleadcisustlrie Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Good fall color
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Will Naturalize
Resistances: Birds
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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