Coleus lactiflorus

Coleus lactiflorus

Native to:
Ethiopia | Kenya | Rwanda | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Coleus
Species:
Coleus lactiflorus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub , Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, pale blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with light exposure on the soil surface.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI