Doe Hill Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Doe Hill'

Also Known As

Pepper 'Doe Hill'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10a-12

Doe Hill Pepper plant details

Doe Hill Pepper is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Doe Hill Pepper

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Doe Hill Pepper

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful baby Bell Pepper produces boatloads of tiny, chunky fruits EARLY in the season, which means that (YES!) it’s an excellent pepper for our simmer-less Summers. ‘Doe Hill’ ripens to a beautiful golden orange, 1-2” high, 2-3” wide, which makes them look a bit like miniature pumpkins or persimmons. Fruits are thick walled, with a sweet, fruity flavor. Plants are compact & grow under 2’ tall. This heirloom pepper was developed before 1900 in Virginia. Space 20-24” apart & give ‘Doe Hill’ a warm spot & rich soil. 60 – 75 days.