Birdpepper (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum)
Full sun.
Low water needs.
Size: 3 ft tall x 2.5 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring
Bird pepper is a hot and edible native pepper. It thrives in sun and sandy soils. It is often called an annual, but if the weather stays warm, it will last for more than a year. It does spread by seed, so you may find it popping up in your yard. The birds like its unripe peppers, especially the mockingbirds. Be careful where you plant it if you have children, they might not like the spice!
Low water needs.
Size: 3 ft tall x 2.5 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring
Bird pepper is a hot and edible native pepper. It thrives in sun and sandy soils. It is often called an annual, but if the weather stays warm, it will last for more than a year. It does spread by seed, so you may find it popping up in your yard. The birds like its unripe peppers, especially the mockingbirds. Be careful where you plant it if you have children, they might not like the spice!
