Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Sweet Banana Pepper, Banana Bill Hybrid Pepper, Hot Banana Pepper, Inferno Hot Banana Hybrid Pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter, Prune lower leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, inflammation in lips, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Park's Sweet Banana Whopper'
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Banana Pepper, Park's Sweet Banana Whopper Pepper
In Hindi
Garden Peony
केले मिर्च
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Banana Pfeffer
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Banana Pepper
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
banano Pimienta
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Πιπεριά Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Banana pimenta
In Polish
Garden Peony
Banana Pepper
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Musa sapientum fixa Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Dilleniales
Solanales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Applicable
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Banana Pepper
Season and care of Garden Peony and Banana Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Banana Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Banana Pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Banana Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Banana Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Banana Pepper Physical Information
Garden Peony and Banana Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Banana Pepper height is 55.90 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Banana Pepper are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Banana Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Banana Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Garden Peony and Banana Pepper
Care of Garden Peony and Banana Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Banana Pepper pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune in late winter and Prune lower leaves. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.