: any of a large genus (Coleus) of Old World herbs of the mint family including ones cultivated for their colorful foliage
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Impatiens, geranium, coleus, and begonias root easily in water, damp perlite, or seed starting mix, says Hancock.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Pair dark coleus with brighter thrillers and spillers to create a stunning container garden.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
However, exposure to frost is the end of the line for a coleus.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2024
Then replant with more rot-resistant coleus, caladiums, crotons or crossandra to add the color.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Pair dark coleus with brighter thrillers and spillers to create a stunning container garden.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
However, exposure to frost is the end of the line for a coleus.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2024
Then replant with more rot-resistant coleus, caladiums, crotons or crossandra to add the color.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
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“Coleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleus. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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coleus
noun
co·le·us
ˈkō-lē-əs 
: any of a large genus of herbs related to the mints and often grown for their leaves of various colors
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