Jillian, Tabasco peppers are way hotter than Jalapenos. They are a beautiful plant that is both ornamental and the peppers are tasty, but hot. Jalapenos are around 2,500 - 5,000 Scoville units - depending on the variety they can be much hotter. Tabasco is generally between 30,000 and 50,000 Scoville units.
However, they do produce a beautiful plant with peppers of yellow, orange, and red peppers that last a long time. They could be used as a tall long lasting ornamental in the background in a flower bed.
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