Capsicum, Cayenne Pepper 'Purple Cayenne'

Great plant to grow. It is hot and tasty, at least that is what my boys say about it. The plant is prolific and early producer. I will...Read More grow it again.

This is a beautiful and productive hot pepper plant. Good germination. The stems and leaves are attractive with purple highlights. The fl...Read Moreower blossoms are bright purple. The peppers start out a glossy dark purple maturing to fire red. The heat scale of these peppers is the same as standard cayenne peppers. They have a better flavor in my opinion than "normal" red cayenne peppers. I have had best results growing this pepper in soil that has been ammended with quality aged manure/compost and lime. The plants seem to have no problems with any insects or diseases. Mulch around plants and keep soil moist. I have posted some pictures of this unique and rare pepper. Very good, dependable hot pepper of excellent quality in my experiences. Has a place in my garden each year.

This was a moderately productive plant in my garden, and other cayennes performed better, but its striking coloration gets it a positive ...Read Morerating from me and a place in my landscape bed next year! I was not expecting the purple tint to the foliage & stems.... a nice decorative bonus!