Thread: Coleus Canina
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Old 28-01-2007, 07:19 PM
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re: Coleus Canina

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Originally Posted by Tiggrx View Post
The correct name for this plant is Plectranthus caninus. It has appeared in nurseries over the last few years, usually sold as "scardy cat plant" or some similar name. It is also sometimes sold as a dog repellent (and the specific name means 'dog').

The leaves do have an unpleasant scent but according to a few reports I've read they have no effect in repelling cats or dogs.

I tried to grow it once but it died within days of having planted it out in the garden
I'm not familiar with this species, but am familiar with the genus, so would I be correct in assuming it would be frost tender?
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