Coleus

Turn up the color in your garden or containers with Coleus, a bold foliage plant loved for its dazzling leaf patterns and rich, saturated hues. From deep burgundy and lime green to hot pink and gold, Coleus offers endless combinations of color, shape, and texture.

Perfect for borders, patio pots, or indoor displays, this fast-growing annual (or tender perennial in warm zones) thrives in both sun and shade, depending on the variety. Its low-maintenance nature and nonstop color make it a go-to favorite for gardeners and designers alike.

Light: Full shade to full sun (variety dependent)

Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained

Growth Habit: Upright to mounding or trailing forms

Use: Great for containers, mixed planters, borders, or indoor accents

Foliage Focus: Grown for its striking, colorful leaves—not flowers

Height: 12–36 inches depending on variety

Spread: 12–24 inches

Hardiness: Annual in most zones (perennial in USDA zones 10–11)

Difficulty: Easy – perfect for beginners and collectors