Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Coleus

Species:

Coleus kivuensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow or barely cover seeds. Requires light and warm temperatures (20-25°C) for optimal germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI