Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Tuckerman Ravine'

Synonym:Coleus scutellarioides

Synonym:Coleus blumei

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Veined

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings

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