Capsicum, Ornamental Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Chilly Chili'

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

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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

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

Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)