Capsicum, Ornamental Pepper 'Medusa'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
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
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Tuskegee, Alabama

Irvine, California

Santa Clara, California

Smyrna, Delaware

Frostproof, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Western Springs, Illinois

Urbandale, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Halifax, Massachusetts

Liberty Hill, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | January 2010 | neutral

These are cool-looking but require a long growing season. My partner started ours indoors in April and I transplanted them to a container...Read More

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Smyrna, DE (Zone 7a) | September 2008 | positive

This is my fourth year for these beauties and I can't imagine not having them. Easy to grow, and easy to care for. I love watching the co...Read More

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

72 days. Narrow, twisted, snake-like peppers named for Medusa's mythological hair! Compact, well-branched plants produce huge yields of 2...Read More

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