Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Giant Exhibition Palisandra'

Synonym:Coleus blumei

Synonym:Coleus scutellarioides

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 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
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Inconspicuous/none

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

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