Top Pick
Top Pick
Who it's for
- Exceptional Foliage Contrast
- Low-Maintenance Vigor
- Adaptable Shade Performer
Who should skip it
- Sensitivity to Direct Sun
- Requires Annual Replacement
- Vulnerable to Common Pests
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Life Cycle
Annual
Germination Time
10-15 days
Optimum Germination Temperature
70-75ºF
Mature Height
14-20 inches
Mature Width
12-14 inches
Plant Spacing
8-12 inches apart
Seed Planting Depth
Sow on surface (needs light)
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