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Coleus scutellarioides 'Tabasco'

Also Known As

  • Coleus 'Molton Lava'
  • Coleus 'Tabasco'
  • Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Tabasco'
  • Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Tabasco'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Coleus scutellarioides 'Tabasco' plant details

Coleus scutellarioides 'Tabasco' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with pink, purple and red foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coleus scutellarioides 'Tabasco'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen pink, purple and red
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleus scutellarioides 'Tabasco'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Replaces ‘Diablo’. A medium tall Coleus with textured dark purple leaves rimmed in pink and red tones.

Gardening facts about Coleus scutellarioides 'Tabasco' plant

How to Grow Coleus scutellarioides 'Tabasco'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • red
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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