Pepper, Red Ember (Capsicum annuum) | $4.99 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Warm-season annual vegetable • USDA Growing Zones: Annual in all zones • Height: 18-30 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer • Colors: White flowers followed by fruit • Flower Type: Small star-shaped flowers, then peppers • Bloom Period: Fruit July-October☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun (needs heat) • Water: Moderate — consistent, even moisture • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 18 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Minimal • Native Bees: Bees visit the flowers • Butterflies: Minimal • Beneficial Insects: Some value🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant out only after nights stay above 50°F • Summer: Feed and water consistently; harvest often to keep it producing • Fall: Harvest before first frost • Winter: Not hardy; replant each spring🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Basil Tomatoes Marigolds Oregano ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Medium heat (cayenne-type) • Sleek, tapered bright red fruit • Excellent fresh, dried or made into hot sauce • Productive in pots or beds • Loves Colorado's hot, sunny summers
