species 27,417 observations
Chili Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Field notes
Supports All
60
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Carolina Sphinx, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Five-spotted Hawk Moth, Eggplant Leafroller Moth
20
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Western Flower Thrips, Indian Cotton Jassid, Foxglove Aphid, Chilli Thrips
13
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Valley Carpenter Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Bold Jumping Spider
27
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heat
- Habit
- Erect Mounding Multi stemmed
- Plant type
- Annual Edible Houseplant Vegetable Warm season vegetable
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.