When I was selecting plants for my new shade garden this year, I just assumed that the ubiquitous Hostas would form its foundation. That was until I encountered the wonderful selection of Coleus! There is not a hosta in my shade garden. I feel like a heretic. But, this post isn't really about Coleus. It is about light conditions and Coleus.


Taken on Memorial Day, 2017

The care instructions with my several varieties of Coleus all said "Part sun or shade." That makes it sound like it is perfectly...

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