Chili Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Peruvian Purple' Solanaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Short-lived perennial

Biocultural value

Mildly hot peppers ripen from dark purple to red.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Seeds of Change

Description

Striking, tall plant is completely purple, with deep purple fruits that turn red when mature. Produces stubby, upright fruits that are mildly hot. A beautiful ornament that can be grown indoors as a house plant. Perennial in warmer climates.

USDA Hardiness Zone

11

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, food