Colorful Leaf Annual Plants. These 10 shrubs are covered in showy, colorful foliage that draw the eye of passers by, and some that could even be the star of the show in a flower garden. A small annual, polka dot plant is best sited in the front of the border or used in container gardens.
Some will set seed if the flowers are left to produce seed heads and return the following year. Petra croton is an ideal variety for indoors, as it can stay in low light also. A mix of annual plants can offer a colorful solution for windowbox plantings.
Happily growing in partial sunlight, the croton plants indoors can make a bold statement in your house.
Sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed; Start planning your new garden! Croton tops the list of colorful houseplants due to its multicolor leaves, beautifully lined with blotches and stripes. We've also made sure to include options for light, moderate, and heavily trafficked.