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Poblano Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Poblano'
Plant type
shrub, perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 2'-8'
- W: 1'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Poblano Pepper plant details
Poblano Pepper is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by green, red and yellow 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 Poblano Pepper
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, culinary, edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Poblano Pepper
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Poblano Pepper plant
How to Grow Poblano Pepper
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- red
- yellow
- green
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 annuum 'Lipstick'
aka Pepper 'Lipstick'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 8"-18"
- sun
- 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 'Gypsy'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- regular
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