Coleus – Electric Lime (Photo by National Garden Bureau)
Plant breeders have made sun-tolerant improvements to coleus and the popularity of this long-time favorite is growing. No longer is coleus relegated to the shady parts of your yard. With proper watering the new sun-fast coleus can thrive in blistering sun.

 
2015: Year of the Coleus
Coleus – Color Blaze Series – Dipt in Wine (Photo by National Garden Bureau)
Coleus – Redhead (Photo by National Garden Bureau)