Calico Ornamental Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Calico'
Also Known As
- Pepper 'Calico'
- Hot Pepper
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Calico Ornamental Pepper plant details
Calico Ornamental Pepper is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green, purple, variegated and white foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calico Ornamental Pepper
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green, purple, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calico Ornamental Pepper
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Calico Ornamental Pepper plant
How to Grow Calico Ornamental Pepper
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- red
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens 'Golden'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens
aka Tree Pepper
Plant Type
Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6'-9'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense 'Cheiro Recife'
aka Capsicum chinensis 'Cheiro Recife'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Explosive Embers'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8"-14"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Black Pearl'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 16"-18"
Width: 16'-18"
- sun
- regular
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