Family: Lamiaceae
Scientific Name: Solenostemon scutellarioides Chocolate Mint
Common Name: Coleus Chocolate Mint
Description | A nice compact Coleus with maroon/burgundy foliage with a mint green scalloped edge. |
Pronunciation | (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)(skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Sunlight | sun to light shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Growing Media | average |
Temperature | frost tender |
Flowers | has been reported to not produce many flowers |
Leaves | burgundy maroon leaves with a mint green scalloped edge |
Dimensions | 12-14 inch tall with a 10-12 inch spread |
Maintenance | pinch out flower buds, prune to maintain shape and size |
Propagation | cuttings, seeds |
Notes & Reference | #118-Coleus (Ray Rodgers) |
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