Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Brilliancy'
COLEUS, FLAME NETTLE, PAINTED NETTLE
syn. Coleus x hybrida, Coleus blumei
Family: Lamiaceae
Pronounced: sol-en-oh-STEM-on skoot-el-lar-ee-OY-deez
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Mature size:
Height: 19-24 inches (45-60 cm).
Width: 12 inches (30 cm).
Leaf attributes:
Ovate, red leaf edged in green.
Light:
Full sun to partial shade.
Rainy Side Notes
Solenostemon. 'Brilliancy' has the classic coleus leaf shape. The striking red color with green along the margins adds a colorful accent to any container or garden.
Cultivation and history of coleus
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Debbie Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More
By co-authors Debbie Teashon (Rainy Side Gardeners) and Wendy Tweton
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