In 2004, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden named the Coleus 'Chocolate Drop' an annual of note. This is a terrific trailing plant that has lobed, rounded green leaves with crimson veins and centers. Plant 'Chocolate Drop' in beds or containers, in sun or in shade. PP 15,371

Coleus, with its colorful foliage, is making a comeback as gardeners rediscover old varieties and breeders introduce new ones. Our selection offers a diversity of foliage color, leaf shape, and growth habit, and they all make glorious container subjects. Though most tolerate full sun, they are more valuable in shade, where summer color is scarce, Perennial in Zone 10.