Flowering Plant of the Month for May: Ornamental Pepper

Common name: Ornamental pepper.

Latin name: Capsicum annuum.

Planting months: April through June.

Cold tolerance:Tender.

Light requirements: Full sun.

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Soil requirements: Well drained soil.

Flowers: White, yellow, orange, red and purple fruit.

Leaf coloring: Green or purple. Some leaves are variegated.

Height:12 to 18 inches.

Plant spacing: 6 to 12 inches.

Notes: Ornamental peppers are one of the most heat-tolerant bedding plants. They are also known as bush red peppers and can be grown as annuals or pot plants, producing fruit from May until frost.