Coleus is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Like other members of the mint family, i... Coleus is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Like other members of the mint family, it has square stems and opposite leaves. This plant is native to the tropics of Asia but grows well in just about any environment. Unlike most annuals, coleus cultivars are grown for their foliage, not their flowers. Read More

Coleus is known for its shade loving qualities which makes for a perfect house plant or fo... Coleus is known for its shade loving qualities which makes for a perfect house plant or for that part of your yard that's bare, because it doesn't get much light. These thrive in room temperature and part to nearly full shade. They are extremely easy to care for and grow rapidly making them great for cuttings into new plants! Trimming coleus is encouraged to create bushier growth and cuttings will easily root when placed in some moist soil. I even do it without rooting hormone Read More

Incredibly showy, Solenostemon ‘Gay’s Delight’ (Coleus) is a tropical evergreen tender sub... Incredibly showy, Solenostemon ‘Gay’s Delight’ (Coleus) is a tropical evergreen tender subshrub boasting soft lime-green leaves adorned with black venation. In summer, flower spikes bear small blue-purple flowers. However, many people feel that coleus look best before they flower. Easy to grow, low maintenance, heat tolerant, Coleus is terrific as a bedding annual or planted in containers where it never fails to add drama. Bring indoors for winter beyond its hardiness range. Read More

Outdoors, grow in moist, organically rich, loose soils in part shade. Soils must not be al... Outdoors, grow in moist, organically rich, loose soils in part shade. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. 'Fairway Ruby' Coleus produces foliage with bright red center and wide off-white margin with green edging. Produces tiny blue or white flowers, 1/2″ long anytime throughout year. Read More

Some modern coleus varieties handle full sun, but most still flourish with at least dapple... Some modern coleus varieties handle full sun, but most still flourish with at least dappled shade and direct sun limited to morning hours. Too much sun or intense midday rays leave foliage scorched and faded; too little light causes weak growth. A balance is important for coleus beauty and health. Read More

Coleus plants are grown for foliage colors and textures. The variety in patterns is amazin... Coleus plants are grown for foliage colors and textures. The variety in patterns is amazing with solid colors, splashes, blotches, streaks, flecks, margins and veins. Leaf textures include, large, small, twisted, elongated, scalloped, lobed and finger-like. Excellent in both beds and baskets in part sun to full shade. Read More