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Capsicum, Ornamental Pepper 'Chilly Chili'

Capsicumannuum

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Family

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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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Other Details

Other details

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Propagation Methods

Full Sun

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity

Red

Gold (yellow-orange)

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Soil pH requirements

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Heat (Pungency)

Grown for foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after 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

Unknown - Tell us

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Annuals

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Late (more than 80 days)

Regional

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

Tuskegee, Alabama

Mission Viejo, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Dacula, Georgia

Woodstock, Georgia

Western Springs, Illinois

Rayne, Louisiana

Shevlin, Minnesota

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Garland, Texas

Houston, Texas

Midland, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Victoria, Texas

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tcfromky

Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

'Chilly Chili' has proven its worth in the ornamental pepper world by winning the 2002 All-America Selections award. One of the fun and w...Read More

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