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 Other guides include azalea, redbud, Lenten rose, peony, elephant ear, coleus and lantana. 
Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 27 May 2021 Also consider colored foliage plants such as perennial heuchera and hosta or annual coleus. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 For part shade, seek out plant varieties with white, silver, variegated, yellow, or chartreuse foliage, such as coleus, coral bells, golden creeping Jenny, and Hakone grass, to brighten the space. Jessica Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 Katie Rotella, senior public relations manager at Ball Horticulture, loves this micro coleus for its striking colors. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2022 Often even during mild winters without a freeze pentas and coleus die-back and make a slow recovery. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Feb. 2022 During the recent cold our cane begonias, pentas, coleus and similar perennials suffered damage but appear to be alive. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Feb. 2022 Plant dwarf annual flowers such as coleus, impatiens and seedling geraniums inside as houseplants. oregonlive, 3 Jan. 2022 Some annuals, such as geraniums, have a fighting chance, along with perennials such as coleus, hibiscus and oleanders, and even those more accustomed to tropical climates. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 See More
Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 27 May 2021 Also consider colored foliage plants such as perennial heuchera and hosta or annual coleus. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 For part shade, seek out plant varieties with white, silver, variegated, yellow, or chartreuse foliage, such as coleus, coral bells, golden creeping Jenny, and Hakone grass, to brighten the space. Jessica Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022 Katie Rotella, senior public relations manager at Ball Horticulture, loves this micro coleus for its striking colors. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2022 Often even during mild winters without a freeze pentas and coleus die-back and make a slow recovery. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Feb. 2022 During the recent cold our cane begonias, pentas, coleus and similar perennials suffered damage but appear to be alive. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Feb. 2022 Plant dwarf annual flowers such as coleus, impatiens and seedling geraniums inside as houseplants. oregonlive, 3 Jan. 2022 Some annuals, such as geraniums, have a fighting chance, along with perennials such as coleus, hibiscus and oleanders, and even those more accustomed to tropical climates. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Greek koleos, koleon sheath
First Known Use
1885, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
coleus
noun
co·le·us ˈkō-lē-əs
: a plant grown as a houseplant or a garden plant for its many-colored leaves