Capsicum annuum
CHILLI PEPPER, PAPRIKA
Solanaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Capsicum frutescens

Other Common Names: Green Pepper, Hot Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chilli

 
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Capsicum annuum
CHILLI PEPPER, PAPRIKA
Solanaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Edibility: culinary herb, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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