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Lemon Twist™ Coleus
Solenostemon scutellarioides

  • Exposure
    • Sun or Shade
  • Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
    • 24 - 36 Inches

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Lemon Twist™ - Coleus - Solenostemon scutellarioides
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Lemon Twist™ Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides
Sun or Shade 24 - 36

Features

Lacy chartreuse leaves with crimson edging produce a textural sensation; features an upright habit

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Adaptable As Houseplant
Heat Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary
Attracts: 
Birds
Hummingbirds

Characteristics

Garden Height: 
24 - 36 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
30 Inches
Spread Maximum: 
0 Inches
Foliage Colors: 
Yellow
Foliage Shade: 
Yellow
Habit: 
Upright
Container Role: 
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun or Shade
Bloom Time: 
Grown for Foliage
Hardiness Zones: 
10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses: 
Container
Uses Notes: 

Use in containers, mixed containers and beds

Duration: 
Annual
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

Coleus are generally grown for their foliage. As flowers appear the plants generally begin to degrade. Removing flowers as they appear will help keep the foliage looking its best.

Rules of Thumb for Overwintering Plants Indoors:

1. Choose only healthy plants

2. Bring Plants indoors before frost damages foliage

3. Treat for disease and insects before bringing plants indoors

4. Place in bright areas and add humidity using pebble trays or spray bottles

5. Be careful not to over water

6 When active growth starts in spring fertilize and prune as needed

7. Introduce your plants slowly to outdoor conditions in spring

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2011 Best Annuals University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2011 Best Annuals University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
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