Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Chile Pepper
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Rocket Dame
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Chile Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper
Care of Dame's Rocket and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.