species 3,018 observations

Tabasco Pepper

Capsicum frutescens

Field notes

Supports All

17 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Southern Beet Webworm Moth, Eggplant Webworm Moth, Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth, Corn Earworm Moth 12
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Colorado Potato Beetle, American Serpentine Leaf Miner, Banded Cucumber Beetle 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heat
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Annual Edible Herbaceous perennial Vegetable Warm season vegetable

From NC State Extension.