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Chili pepper

Chili peppers are usually red or green colored chili pepper that may vary in size, shape, flavour, colour, and hotness. They are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae.

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Chili pepper

Chili pepper fast facts

Scientific Name

Capsicum spp.

Family

Solanaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Edible Garden

Wildlife

Does not attract wildlife

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Annual

Bloom Color(s)

Green, Orange, Purple, Red

Height

2 – 5 feet

Width

1 – 2 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July, August, September

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
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