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Genus: Capsicum Species: annuum Common Name: Red, Green, Chili Peppers Family: Solanaceae Order: Solanales Native: Central and South America Habit: Annual Height: 1 to 5 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed Note: This plant is suitable for edging, borders, beds and containers. Monitor plant for Verticillium wilt, mosaic virus, aphids, cutworms, whiteflies, Colorado potato beetles, and pepper maggots. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.