Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Galaxy'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Cultivar: Galaxy
Hybridized by Atanas Tanev 2011

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)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
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

Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
Light Blue
Inconspicuous/none

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow