Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Solar Eclipse'

Synonym:Coleus blumei

Synonym:Coleus scutellarioides

Height

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

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Lavender

Foliage
N/A

Other details
Good Fall Color
Veined

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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