FlameThrower™ Coleus
Solenostemon scutellariodes FlameThrower™ Series Patented
Description | Exquisite multi-colored foliage on an upright, compact plant that tolerates full sun and shade. Use as a single or mixed color planting for stunning color and texture to edge a border, or as a container specimen. Perfect for high-impact in the heat of summer. Grown year-round in temperate, frost-free regions; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Water regularly to maintain semi-moist soil. |
Blooms | Prized for Foliage |
Mature Size | Quickly reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 16 to 18 in. wide. |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
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Growth Rate | Fast |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Container, Accent, Edging, Hanging Basket |
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Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Care | Easily grown in average to rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Protect from harsh afternoon sun in extremely hot climates. Stems may be pinched back lightly mid-season to encourage dense new growth. Feed monthly. Hardy to 40°F. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4
Grow As Annual in All Zones
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Lowe's 20828 New York State Route 3
Watertown, NY 13601 -
Lowe's 445 State Route 104
Oswego, NY 13126-2967 -
Lowe's 5701 East Circle Drive
Cicero, NY 13039-8638
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.