Description
Homegrown and cared for by our TCMGA Demonstration Garden Greenhouse Master Gardener volunteers.
Picture and description may vary from plants purchased. Some plants donated from Master Gardeners may have unknown variety and/or color of plant.
Common Name: Chile Petin, Bird Pepper, Chiltepin, Turkey Pepper, Cayenne Pepper
Type: Perennial ,Herb
Family: Solanaceae
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
Sun: Full sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water: Low, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Small white flowers
Fruit: Green turning vibrant red when ripe, small and very hot pepper
Leaf: Bright green ovate leaves, compact habit
Attracts: Birds
Tolerate: Drought, Poor Soil, Heat, Deer resistant
