Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Open areas
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Pepper
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Mexican Hat
In German
Capsicum
Mexican Hat
In French
Capsicum
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Pimiento
mexican Hat
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
cápsico
Mexican Hat
In Polish
papryka
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Capsicum
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Capsicum and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Capsicum and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Capsicum and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Capsicum and Mexican Hat
Care of Capsicum and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.