Common names:
Coleus
Painted Nettle

Botanical names:
Plectranthus liositeadsueclrAccepted
Solenostemon eadloitlirssuecSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9a
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Spring ephemeral
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Suitable Locations:Xeriscapic
Uses:Salad greens
Resistances:Pollution
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Crowns
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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