Coleus

Size: 6 inches to 3 feet 

Lighting requirements: Full sun to shade depending on variety

Seasonal interest:

Winter: Dies

Coleus is grown for its foliage, not its blooms. In fact, the blooms are pinched off to keep the plants full. Many can handle sun all day, while others tend to burn. I've had the most luck planting Coleus in part sun. Try them in a pot so they can be moved if necessary. These are planted in the spring and die in the winter. 

**Coleus is said to be deer resistant, though I would question that in areas with a high deer population.