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Coleus scutellarioides 'Swallowtail'
Also Known As
- Coleus 'Swallowtail'
- Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Swallowtail'
- Swallowtail Painted Nettle
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Coleus scutellarioides 'Swallowtail' plant details
Coleus scutellarioides 'Swallowtail' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides 'Swallowtail'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides 'Swallowtail'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides 'Swallowtail'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 10"-20"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
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Size
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Width: 10"-12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-14"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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