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Chinese Five Color Pepper
Capsicum annuum
a.k.a. Chinese Multi Color Pepper  

A colorful ornamental and edible hot pepper. The conical peppers grow to about 1-2" and are best known for their multiple color changes as they ripen through the season. Colors include purple, red, yellow, orange, white and various shades in between. Plants also have purple tinted foliage which contrasts so beautifully with the fruits. Flavor is quite hot and the peppers can be used just as any hot pepper.

Maturity: 80-90 Days

Heat: Hot.

Origin: China

More pictures of the Chinese Five Color Pepper (click to enlarge)

Flower blooming
Pepper with early (purple) fruits
In full fruit
Fruit in orange stage