The neat habit and constant color is a perfect combination for displaying in containers, gardens or as a cut flower.
Capsicum annuum 'Medusa'
Ornamental Pepper
Tips for Homeowners:
Best to regularly water and fertilize.
Rate this Plant:
The fruit on this ornamental pepper are colorful and twisted, and are concentrated at the top of the foliage all happening on this very compact plant. The plants are primarily for decoration, but if a curious child samples a pepper don't worry, they're mild.
- Pepper color changes from yellow to orange to red
- Fruit is edible, not spicy
- Vigorous and easy to grow
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 4-8 in
Zone: 9-11
Color: Orange, Red, Yellow
Interesting Notes about Ornamental Pepper:
With ornamental peppers it is easy to choose how to use them because they fit in just about any location. The habit is usually very neat and upright so no extra support needed. They flower as well as produce colorful fruit all season long. Additionally, they love the heat and are drought tolerant.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Edible
- Focal Point
- Attractive fruit
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water