Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper
Capsicum annuum 'Black Pearl'
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | KAP-sih-kum AN-yoo-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 18 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Columnar, Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Performs best in moist, organically rich, fertile, well-drained soils. Best black foliage color occurs in full sun. Good tolerance for high heat and humidity. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Hardy to 32 degrees. Treat as an annual elsewhere.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant