Coleus

Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is a vibrant, low-maintenance plant grown for its stunning, colorful foliage in shades of green, red, purple, and yellow, belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae) with square stems. Native to Asia, it thrives in partial shade in well-drained soil, is versatile for containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds, and is easily propagated, often grown as a tender annual but perennial in tropical zones (USDA 10-11).