As summer ends, the coleus is at its peak. These plants are known for their beautiful foliage color versus flowers. It's hard to watch my coleus plants die after the first frost.

Coleus plants are a vibrant addition to gardens . April 23, 2025 at 9:00 am Updated April 23, 2025 at 9:00 am . By . Margaret Roach. and . Madeleine Hordinski. The New York Times.

The original coleus species were known as Coleus blumii for Carl Ludwig Blume. These plants put pizzazz into shady areas and sunny spots. They are the bling in potted planters.

Coleus are annual plants, so they will flower, set seed, and die. Therefore, cutting off the flowers will lengthen the plant's life. ...

“Coleus is one of the most versatile plants you can use in a container garden, and today’s options include sun and part-sun tolerance,” said Sue Amatangelo, a gardening author and speaker in ...