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Capsicum frutescens (Cayenne Pepper)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001078



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Capsicum
Species: Capsicum frutescens
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
  • Spice
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • September
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Suitable For edit
  • Vegetable Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
  • Clay / Heavy
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Cream
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
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