Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 5
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
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
ornement poivre
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
decentius Pepper
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.