Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info) Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info) Cultivar: Tricolor Variegata Additional cultivar information: (aka Tricolor Variegatum)
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Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Heat (Pungency): Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)
Fruit Shape: Bell
Fruit Size: Small (under 2" in length)
Fruit Color: Purple changing to red
Disease Resistance: Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type: Unknown - Tell us
Usage: Ornamental (not recommended for eating)
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Days to Maturity: Mid (69-80 days)
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