coleus
Americannoun
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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The coleus — Proven Winners’ Colorblaze Rediculous — are chosen for their leaves, a deep red burgundy shade almost identical to the Barn’s color.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2025
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
On June 22, the first day the rules that expanded outdoor dining went into effect, she went to a garden store in Nassau County for potted palms, New Guinea impatiens, purple coleus and artificial turf.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2020
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
In the coleus "Lady Burrill," for instance, the lower half of the leaf is of a deep violet-crimson color, and the upper half is golden yellow.
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 Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)
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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