coleus

noun

co·le·us ˈkō-lē-əs

: any of a large genus (Coleus) of Old World herbs of the mint family including ones cultivated for their colorful foliage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Pinching back your coleus will keep them show-worthy all season. —

Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023 Other guides include peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana and coneflower. —

Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 3 June 2021 Another summer tip is to focus on tropical foliage plants such as coleus, Persian shield, and ornamental sweet potato vine, said Maggie Oldfield of Thayer Nursery in Milton. —

Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023 This 15-foot-long box is planted with repeating groups of ivy ball topiary, chartreuse coleus, and white caladium for a sense of flow and order. —

Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023 Annuals such as coleus, sunpatiens and begonias tend to wilt in the dry heat, but usually recover once the weather cools off. —

Dallas News, 7 July 2022 Innosupps T-Drive is formulated with a variety of highly effective ingredients, including tribulus terrestris, boron, fenugreek, epimedium, and coleus forskohlii as well as zinc, niacin, magnesium, and vitamin D3. —

The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Nov. 2022 There are many different types of coleus, providing a wide range of foliage color. —

Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2022 Other guides include azalea, redbud, Lenten rose, peony, elephant ear, coleus and lantana. —

Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 27 May 2021 See More

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