Coleus scutellarioides Under the Sea 'Lime Shrimp'
Coleus scutellarioides Under the Sea 'Lime Shrimp' is a tender tropical with lobed lime-green and burgundy foliage.
Description:
Coleus scutellarioides Under the Sea 'Lime Shrimp' is a tender tropical valued for its spectacular foliage. In this case it has lime-green foliage that is narrow, long and deeply lobed with burgundy edges. Flower spikes emerge in summer but are insignificant. It will grow as mounds up to 18 inches tall and wide. This series offers good sun tolerance. Keep evenly moist with good drainage. Use in containers, borders and hanging baskets. Protect over the winter season or treat as an annual.
Common Name: Flame Nettle
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-11
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Blue
Class: Annual
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
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Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Tropical Africa
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