Hot Peppers
Capsicum Frutescens
Overview
Capsicum frutescens, commonly known as Hot Pepper, is a perennial. It features vibrant upright fruits ranging from green to fiery red, delivering both visual appeal and culinary use. Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soils, reaching up to 3 feet in height and 2 feet in spread. Incorporate into edible gardens for aesthetic diversity and harvest, ensuring moderate water and protection from frost. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 3–10Type VegetableClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- High
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Vegetable
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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