Coleus are beautiful versatile tender perennials, often grown as annuals in temperate climates. Most of them do best in shady settings, but some newer varieties can take the sun. Tuck some into container plantings or use them in borders. If you're looking for related forums, you might try annuals or foliage plants.
If you're looking to buy, many vendors carry a wide selection of Coleus varieties. To browse before you buy, here's a direct link to all the Coleus in PlantFiles.
The Coleus discussion forum at Dave's Garden. Coleus are beautiful versatile tender perennials, often grown as annuals in temperate climates. Most of them do best in shady settings, but some newer varieties can take the sun. Tuck some into cont...… Read More
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Coleus
started by LavinaMae
last post by WormsLovSharonDec 07, 20203Dec 07, 2020 -
Need coleus cultivar ID
started by phloxphancier
last post by phloxphancierOct 02, 20160Oct 02, 2016 -
Coleus Seeds
started by katgroves
last post by katgrovesFeb 19, 20160Feb 19, 2016 -
Please share your coleus pics!
started by Gardenblue2
last post by oxdriftgardenerMay 04, 20164May 04, 2016 -
Oh WOW
started by ardesia
last post by ardesiaApr 24, 20152Apr 24, 2015 -
July 10th 2011
started by georgiagarden3
last post by sugarweedMar 29, 20151Mar 29, 2015 -
Where Do we buy coleus on line now?
started by sugarweed
last post by ardesiaApr 29, 201516Apr 29, 2015 -
I'm Back how many still here from 6 years ago
started by LavinaMae
last post by LavinaMaeApr 22, 20157Apr 22, 2015 -
coleus seeds wanted
started by froggies_girl
last post by froggies_girlNov 15, 20140Nov 15, 2014 -
YOUR BEST COLEUS
started by coleuslover123
last post by Cville_GardenerFeb 16, 20154Feb 16, 2015
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Great coleus
started by cytf
last post by cytfSep 23, 20142Sep 23, 2014 -
Coleus ID?
started by jmc1987
last post by pirlJul 27, 20141Jul 27, 2014 -
Need to get started again
started by TARogers5
last post by TARogers5Jul 02, 20143Jul 02, 2014 -
Does anyone know this one?
started by ardesia
last post by coleuslover123Jun 04, 201413Jun 04, 2014 -
How cold tolerant are most coleus...Zn 5 question
started by JenDion
last post by pirlJun 10, 20149Jun 10, 2014 -
overwintered these
started by dggardenerguy
last post by cytfSep 23, 20146Sep 23, 2014 -
Your indoor coleus 2014
started by coleuslover123
last post by coleuslover123Apr 07, 20142Apr 07, 2014 -
when to plant coleus seeds in zone 8
started by alday
last post by Loretta_NJMar 13, 20152Mar 13, 2015 -
Is this a coleus?
started by steadycam3
last post by steadycam3Oct 27, 20133Oct 27, 2013 -
Seeds
started by kantzklan
last post by sugarweedSep 06, 20144Sep 06, 2014
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ID Please!
started by daisy_lee
last post by pirlSep 21, 201311Sep 21, 2013 -
This year's coleus plants: disappointment or celebration?
started by cathy166
last post by WormsLovSharonNov 30, 201340Nov 30, 2013 -
A new sport from Green Earrings
started by Yubiker
last post by YubikerAug 13, 20132Aug 13, 2013 -
Love this coleus, but noID, any idea what cultivar it is
started by CatMint20906
last post by CatMint20906Aug 07, 20137Aug 07, 2013 -
City Light?
started by Yubiker
last post by alice_sunnAug 09, 20139Aug 09, 2013 -
Olive?
started by Yubiker
last post by YubikerJul 21, 20130Jul 21, 2013 -
Help put the Fishnet back in my Fishnet Stockings
started by coleup
last post by YubikerJul 30, 201336Jul 30, 2013 -
"Black" Coleus
started by ransom3
last post by ransom3Jul 25, 201311Jul 25, 2013 -
A Combination of many types of Coleus
started by Yubiker
last post by YubikerJun 16, 20130Jun 16, 2013 -
Help ID please
started by jasminesmom
last post by jasminesmomJun 16, 20133Jun 16, 2013
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They are all the same.
started by Yubiker
last post by GREENSIDEUPJun 03, 20131Jun 03, 2013 -
Lemon Chiffon?
started by Yubiker
last post by Happy_1Jul 20, 20138Jul 20, 2013 -
Miss Monahan?
started by Yubiker
last post byMay 27, 20133May 27, 2013 -
Another sport from Religious Rutabaga
started by Yubiker
last post byJun 01, 20133Jun 01, 2013 -
Color changes from Fiesta
started by Yubiker
last post byMay 26, 20132May 26, 2013 -
They are all Perillas!
started by Yubiker
last post by MerryMaryMay 28, 20132May 28, 2013 -
New Unidentified Sports From Seeds
started by Yubiker
last post by YubikerMay 29, 20132May 29, 2013 -
Doesn’t that look like Gold Brocade?
started by Yubiker
last post byMay 20, 20137May 20, 2013 -
My coleus yards
started by Yubiker
last post by YubikerMay 20, 201315May 20, 2013 -
I like this one, but I don't know its name.
started by Yubiker
last post by YubikerAug 04, 20135Aug 04, 2013