Ornamental Pepper Cultivars
Capsicum annuum
Ornamental pepper is a beautiful and tough annual grown for its colorful fruits, attractive
foliage, and compact habit. Fruit develop early on and last all summer and come in
many bright colors, including red, purple, orange, and yellow.
Ornamental peppers are heat and slightly drought tolerant but grow best when regular
moisture is available. Plants also benefit from regular feeding throughout the growing
season.
When in flower, ornamental peppers can attract pollinators. Ornamental peppers are
relatively pest free requiring very little maintenance. It does well in beds, borders,
and containers in full sun. Plants in containers can be moved indoors for the winter
holidays.
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained
Hardiness: Use as an annual, indoor plant
Soil: Average, well-drained
Hardiness: Use as an annual, indoor plant



