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Bell Pepper 'Purple Star'

Capsicumannuum

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Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

annuum (AN-yoo-um)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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Propagation Methods

Full Sun

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Days to Maturity

Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Mid (69-80 days)

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Evergreen Park, Illinois

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ozzyozzie

Evergreen Park, IL | September 2015 | positive

Plants have produced a profusion of purple peppers which will turn orange and then red at maturity.

The only downside is i...Read More

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

From Known You Seed, which provides this information: "The young fruit has a unique color of purple, turning into red at maturity. The be...Read More

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