Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Coleusscutellarioides 'Yalaha'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Coleus (KO-lee-us)
Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Cultivar: Yalaha

Synonym:Solenostemon scutellarioides

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed