Coleus 'Fishnet Stockings': Lime Green Leaves with Inky Black Veins

Coleus 'Fishnet Stockings' (Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Fishnet Stockings'), syn. Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii, is a tall, upright cultivar with vivid lime green leaves traced by inky black veins along every vein pattern. Leaf edges are neatly notched and outlined in black. Reaching 1–3 feet tall and wide, it's suitable for backdrops in containers and beds. Blue to white summer flowers are not showy and should be removed.

Growing Conditions

Grow in full sun to medium shade; colors are most vivid in full sun. Avoid overly dry conditions. Propagate by surface-sowing seed at 72–75°F in early spring, or root softwood cuttings from late spring to autumn. Watch for mealybugs, scale, whiteflies under glass.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Characteristics: Showy Foliage
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: Blue, White
• Foliage Color: Colorful/Burgundy, Evergreen
• Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Indoor, Specimen, Annual, Formal Garden
• Type: Perennials (grown as annual)