coleus
Americannoun
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coleuses
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of coleus
1865–70; < New Latin < Greek koleós, variant of koleón sheath, scabbard; akin to conceal, hull 1
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Bifano also is overseeing the planting of more than 500 special coleus plants around the large red barn — aptly named the Barn — on Streisand’s property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2025
They blend seamlessly as shadows into the bright red petunias and purple coleus on the lawn of the New York Botanical Garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
A recent display of sun-tolerant coleus and dark-leaved dahlias greeted visitors at the front walk, while billowing containers filled with trailing million bells, petunias and fragrant heliotrope mounted the entry steps.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2021
She said she was more concerned about people staying safe than the welfare of her coleus and salvias plants.
From Washington Times ● May 31, 2020
Commence bedding out this month and continue all through, reserving tender things such as coleus till the last.
From Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them by Violet Purton Biddle
There is abundant opportunity along the borders for dropping in cannas, dahlias, hollyhocks, asters, geraniums, coleuses, and other brilliant plants.
From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by L. H. (Liberty Hyde) Bailey
Begin to propagate greenhouse plants by cuttings; also coleuses by cuttings in heat, potting them off as soon as rooted.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
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