Capsicum, Ornamental Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Masquerade'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Masquerade

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Other details
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Propagation Methods
Full Sun

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

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

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Annuals
Vegetables
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)