Bird Pepper (Capsicum annuum)They are called bird peppers because birds love to eat the fruit. They are also known as Chiltepin. This is the only chile native to the US. Despite their small size, these chiles are really, really hot! Should you find a plant, try one of the chiles. It is an experience you will truly remember. It is thought to be the wild progenitor of the common culinary pepper. The fruit is edible to humans, but be warned it is hot! On the Scoville scale, it

ornamental use

The Face Plant keeps both your plant and glasses safe and cozy and does it with quirky personality

It likes part shade to full sun

Size: 3-5 ft

Consider adding a trellis to support its sprawling growth and enjoy its beauty and productivity in any setting

sandy soil that is lightly moist to dry

Native range: Eurasia and North America

When you walk through a garden there is sometimes a special stone that holds water

and sandy varieties

Biennial herb (native to Europe)

easy to control and doesn't product suckers

water edges and moist meadows