Coleus (/ ˈkoʊliəs /, KOH-lee-əs) is a genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, sometimes succulent, sometimes with a fleshy or tuberous rootstock, found in the Afro-Eurasia tropics and subtropics. The relationship among the genera Coleus, Solenostemon and Plectranthus has …

Mar 11, 2025 · There are over 300 different coleus species, and over 1500 different varieties, so choosing the right one can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, certified master gardener and coleus expert Laura Elsner walks through some of her favorite types of coleus plants!

Mar 24, 2024 · Brighten up shady landscape areas with the vivid, multicolored hues of coleus foliage. Discover 21 of our favorite varieties now on Gardener’s Path.

May 22, 2023 · Learn about the Best Types of Coleus Varieties and add a dash of bold contrast in your home and garden with these colorful foliage plants!

Learn how to grow and care for beautiful coleus. These colorful annuals are ideal for flower borders and containers! Add bold color to sunny or shady spots with the jewel-toned foliage of coleus.

Coleus has attractive foliage, succulent stems, and comes in many colors, providing year-round interest. It may be used as a tender annual outdoors in a bed, a border, a hanging basket or container. If grown as a houseplant, it requires bright light.

Mar 17, 2025 · Mostly grown as annuals, coleus are low-maintenance plants with attractive foliage. What makes coleus so popular is its versatility: the plants are easy to grow, stay vibrant in both sun and shade, and tolerate almost any soil type.

Apr 11, 2023 · Coleus spp. Every summer, my deck is adorned with the vibrant multicolored foliage of coleus. From vivid pinks to moody dark maroons, in an almost endless variety of patterns, these tropical plants make a strong statement in beds, borders, and containers. And they’re easy to grow.

May 9, 2022 · Coleus is a genus of flowering tender perennials native to Malaysia and South East Asia. Its multicoloured, decorative foliage makes it a popular garden and houseplant. Coleus is a member of the mint family and has traditional square stems, sweetly scented tubular flowers and oval-shaped leaves with crenate or lobate margins.

Dec 23, 2024 · Coleus, Coleus spp., is a genus of tropical foliage plants in the Lamiaceae or mint family, prized for its bold colors and striking variegation. In USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11, they are grown outdoors as perennials.