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Capsicum chinense

Family Solanaceae
Plant Type vegetable - herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Capsicum chinense (Habanero chili pepper) bears white flowers. This vegetable - herbaceous perennial has dark green foliage. The fruit produced by Capsicum chinense (Habanero chili pepper) is showy and bright orange.
Typical Uses Annual, container and vegetable garden.
Cautions Capsicum chinense (Habanero chili pepper) can be an irritant to your skin, eyes, nose or throat.