Can be used for edible landscaping.
Leaves of these spreading but upright, avg. 2' plants are solid purple or variegated purple and green. The 3/4", rounded, glossy peppers are deep purple and ripen to yellow, orange, and finally scarlet. Each plant has mixed colors. Small, purple flowers. The pungent fruits may be used as a hot pepper seasoning. Original seeds for Pretty In Purple were sent to Johnny's by Dale McCorkindale, Flower & Garden Magazine. Ht. 18-24". Avg. 6,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 30 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 60 purple, 85 red ripe
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Disease Resistance:
No disease information found.
Growing Information:
Pepper, Ornamental
CULTURE: Refer to "Peppers" culture in vegetables.
USE: Beds, borders, edging, or containers. Fruit is edible and very hot. Dry for use in ristras.
HARVEST: Fresh - After peppers begin to ripen for different color effects. Dried - At least 90% of peppers on stem are red; orange peppers continue to ripen to red. Strip foliage; hang.
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Grows well in containers Variety does well when grown in a container. |
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Heirloom HL = Heirloom. Seeds which have been saved over many years and passed down, in original form, from generation to generation. |
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