Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Pepper
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Capsicum
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Capsicum
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Pimiento
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
cápsico
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
papryka
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Capsicum
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Capsicum and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.