Cayenne peppers are large prolific plants. They produce bountiful crops of slender, spicy red peppers that can be used fresh or dried.
Latin Name
Capsicum annuum
Family
Solanaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 4'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Tropical North and South America
History
Washington planted cayenne peppers in his botanical garden in 1785.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Sold at Mount Vernon
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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