Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Garnet Robe'

Solenostemonscutellarioides

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
Species
scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Synonym
Coleus blumei
Coleus scutellarioides
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Light Blue
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Beaumont, Texas

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Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) | May 2012 | positive

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