| Common Name: Calico Pepper Genus: Capsicum Species: annuum Cultivar or Variety: Calico
Characteristics of Plant
This is a beautiful edible, yet very ornamental plant. It has variegated foliage of purple, cream and green. The fruits change colors from green to an almost dark purple, than to red. They are best eaten and used in cooking in the purple stage.
The plants themselves are very drought tolerant and very prolific producers and are a favorite at the market for all ethnicity
This plant besides making excellent pepper sauce, looks great as a landscape plant because of its foliage. It does well in one gallon containers too.
The plant does benefit from a trim or two, to promote branching. Fruits range between 1/2 " to 1" in size and are conical in shape.
This pepper is hot. | Germination Tips: Pepper plants are best started indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Life Cycle
Annual
Zone Hardiness up to
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
Zone 9
Zone 10
Endangered Species
No
Heirloom
Yes
When to Sow Seed
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Germination Temperature
80-90 F
Seed Sowing Depth
1/16"
Seed Needs Light to Germinate
Yes
Days to Germination
10-14 days
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Plant Height
10 - 12 inches
Plant Form
Upright
Branching
Blooms
Yes
Flower Color
Purple
Nutritional Needs
Moist
Fertile
Yes
Reproduces By
Seed
Stem Fragments
Cutting Flower
No
Companion Plants
Other: Works well as accent plant in containers or landscape.
Additional Uses
Containers
Borders
Planters
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