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Solanaceae
Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Cayenne Pepper, Jalapeño Pepper, Ornamental Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Native to tropical America, these annuals or short-lived perennials are increasingly prized for their vibrantly flavored and colored fruits. The fruits are preceded by inconspicuous green, white, yellowish, or purplish flowers. Peppers flower and fruit from late spring into fall in areas with cold winters, and year round where winters are warm. Numerous cultivars have been selected for their taste, color, growth habit, or other characteristics.
Fertile, well drained soil, full sun, and warmth are required for good growth. Use peppers in the vegetable garden or as bedding or container plants.
12 - 1
9 - 11
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Vegetable
Full Sun
6"-60" / 15.2cm - 152.4cm
12"-36" / 30.5cm - 91.4cm
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Mexico, Central America, South America
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Medium
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
Insignificant
White, Yellow, Green, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Ivory, Black
Green
No
Single
Yes
Glossy
Semi-Evergreen
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
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