Description
FlameThrower Salsa Verde coleus (Coleus scutellarioides, formerly Solenostemon scutellarioides) brings fresh lime-green color to large planters and garden beds. The serrated foliage creates a bright contrast with burgundy leaves and purple flowers. The original listing describes vigorous plants approximately 18–36 inches tall and 24–28 inches wide, so give them room to fill out.
Growing FlameThrower Salsa Verde in Alabama
Choose part sun to shade with rich, well-drained soil. Morning sun and afternoon shade help protect the bright foliage during Alabama’s intense summer heat. Water when the upper soil begins to dry, keeping container roots moist without leaving pots standing in water. Pinch stems for a bushier shape and remove summer flower spikes if foliage is your priority. This tropical coleus is frost tender; enjoy it outdoors during warm weather and protect or replace it when freezing temperatures arrive.
