• In the world of plants, brown or green stems are the norm. But there are plants that display not only striking foliage or flowers, but also brightly colored striped stems. Landscaping with plants that have pink and green striped stems adds another layer of color to your garden or patio.
  
  

Coleus

• There are several varieties of coleus (Coleus x hybridus) that have green and pink stems, including 'Pink Chaos,' 'The Flume' and 'Oompah.' Coleus is a frost-tender annual grown for its striking foliage. Coleus generally grows best in partial shade; heavier shade tends to dull the colors in its leaves. Plant coleus in well-drained, rich soil, and water it frequently. Pinch back the ends of branches frequently and remove flower spikes during the summer to keep your plant looking full.
  
  

Butterfly Gaura

• The butterfly gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink') is an herbaceous perennial grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 to 8. Its 3-foot, dark pink and green stems are topped by rose-colored, four-petaled blooms from spring through autumn. The butterfly plant prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soil in full sun. It does not mind heat or humidity, and it is somewhat drought-tolerant.
  
  

Polka-Dot Plant

• The polka-dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is a tropical perennial that thrives in USDA Zones 10 and 11. It is more commonly grown as a houseplant or tender annual. The polka-dot plant grows quite quickly, with its striped stems and dotted leaves reaching up to 2 feet tall. Tiny lavender-blue flowers appear throughout the growing season. Polka-dot plant prefers moist, slightly acidic soil and partial to full shade.