coleus
/ˈkoʊliəs/
noun
- A tropical plant with brightly colored leaves, often grown as a houseplant or in gardens for its decorative foliage.
- She planted a coleus in a pot on her balcony because its purple and green leaves looked beautiful.
- Coleus grows well in shady spots where other colorful plants might not thrive.
- The garden center had a sale on coleus, so I bought three different varieties.