Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Killer Klown'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Cultivar: Killer Klown
Additional cultivar information: (aka Killer Clown, Joker)

Synonym:Coleus blumei

Synonym:Coleus scutellarioides

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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
N/A

Bloom Time
Light Blue
Lavender
Inconspicuous/none

Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Succulent

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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow