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

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Often coleus don’t survive winters and have to be replaced each spring. —

Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024 Geraniums, coleus, and begonias are easy to root, plant in a smaller container, and grow to head outside next spring. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 For example, coleus, geraniums, succulents, abutilon, sweet potato vine, and begonias are among the easiest. —

Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 Impatiens, geranium, coleus, and begonias root easily in water, damp perlite, or seed starting mix, says Hancock. —

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