Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Garnet Robe'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Cultivar: Garnet Robe
Additional cultivar information: (aka Trailing Garnet Robe)

Synonym:Coleus blumei

Synonym:Coleus scutellarioides

Height

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
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

Category

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