Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
Solenostemonscutellarioides 'Oompah'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solenostemon (sol-en-oh-STEM-on)
Species: scutellarioides (skew-tell-ar-ee-OH-ih-deez)
Cultivar: Oompah
Additional cultivar information: (aka Oompha)

Synonym:Coleus blumei

Synonym:Coleus scutellarioides

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
Light Blue

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color

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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow