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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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
Coral Candy Coleus, the first coleus grown from seed selected as an AAS Winner, is uniformly compact and has unique narrow, serrated, multicolored leaves.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
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
Begin with some of the common herbaceous bedding-plants, such as geranium, coleus, or fuschia.
From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study by Ontario. Ministry of Education
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
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)
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