Pepper, Bolivian Rainbow

Capsicum annum (75-90 days)

A different species than other commonly grown peppers, this variety has purple=green foliage and stems.  The fruits go through a rainbow of colors: green, purple, yellow, orange then red.  Often all colors are seen on a plant at once.  Very ornamental.  Fruits are small, ¾” and very spicy, actually make that very, very spicy!  Can be grown in a pot as an edible houseplant.  Scoville 10,000-30,000 SHU.

 Packet (2/5 g ≈ 40 seeds)

1 g ( ~100 seeds)