Capsicum, Hot Pepper, Ornamental Pepper 'Calico'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Spotsylvania, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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A
Ocean Springs, MS | March 2015 | positive

Very nice Ornamental as the purple leaves add color. Be sure to save the peppers, so you can grow it from seeds, as it's an annual.
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A
caledon, ON (Zone 3a) | August 2013 | positive

Growing in a pot outdoors. Very pretty multi-coloured leaves with bright red & purple hanging peppers. Hope to bring it indoors for the winter.

P
Spotsylvania, VA | June 2011 | neutral

Plastic ID tag on plant states "Caution: Skin and eye irritant.

Q
San Tan Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | January 2009 | neutral

Leaves are variegated in shades of green, purple, and cream.

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