Bird peppers are large plants, easily growing to 6 feet over the course of a season. They thrive in the heat of the year and produce masses of tiny red peppers with a lot of heat and excellent flavor.
Latin Name
Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Family
Solanaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 5'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Central America
History
George Washington planted bird peppers in June of 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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