Scientific Name
Capsicum annuum

Common Name
Ornamental pepper
Flowering Season: Summer to frost
Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade
Flower Color: Grown for colorful 1 to 2 inch fruit: black, red, white, yellow, cream
Height: 10 to 20 inches
Spacing: 6 to 12 inches
Comments: Heat and drought tolerant; prefers moist, rich soil; best to keep evenly moist
Cultivars: Aurora (yellow); Candelabra (crimson)
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