Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Maharaja'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Cultivar: Maharaja

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 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
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
Light Blue
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Succulent

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before 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