Hot Pepper 'Pretty in Purple'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Keystone Heights, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Bonaire, Georgia

Concord, North Carolina

Liberty Hill, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Bonaire, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2008 | positive

Small, round, HOT pepper that ripens from purple to red. Pretty flowers are white with a purple outline.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

60 days to purple, 85 days to red ripe. Leaves are purple or variegated purple and green. 2 cm round glossy, deep purple peppers, ripenin...Read More

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