Description
The ornamental chili pepper is a vibrant, herbaceous plant prized for its dense foliage and brightly colored fruit pods. Unlike typical garden peppers grown primarily for their culinary value, ornamental varieties are cultivated for their aesthetic appeal as bedding plants, container specimens, or colorful borders. The peppers grow upright in clusters and transition through a vivid spectrum of colors as they mature—routinely displaying shades of green, yellow, orange, and red on a single plant. While the fruits are entirely edible, they lack the complex flavor profiles and sweetness of culinary peppers.
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Also Known As
Ornamental Pepper | Bush Red Pepper | Christmas Pepper | Red Chili | Green Chili | 观赏辣椒
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
9 – 11
Full Sun
Occasional
Evergreen
Perennial
1′-3′ Tall and 1′-2′ Wide
Moderate
Spring – Summer
White
Summer – Fall
1st Year
