Purple Cayenne peppers offer a colorful twist on the classic cayenne, combining ornamental beauty with reliable heat and versatility. Known for their striking purple foliage and pods, this variety adds visual interest to gardens while producing an abundant harvest suitable for fresh use or preservation. Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Purple Cayenne pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted. What You’ll Receive Purple Cayenne pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil) Plant height at shipping: Approx. 4” tall Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system Care instructions included Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive. About the Purple Cayenne Pepper Purple Cayenne is a Capsicum annuum variety prized for its unique coloration and dependable production. Plants typically grow up to 2 feet tall and produce numerous 3–6 inch slender pods. Peppers transition from light green to deep purple, eventually ripening to bright red at full maturity. In addition to its appearance, Purple Cayenne offers a slightly sweeter flavor than traditional cayenne varieties while maintaining familiar cayenne heat. Heat Level: Medium-hot (similar to traditional cayenne peppers) Flavor: Slightly sweet with classic cayenne heat Pepper Appearance: Slender pods that ripen from purple to red Culinary Use: Fresh use, pickling, drying, flakes, and seasonings Growing & Care Information Grower Experience Level: Intermediate Growth Habit: Compact, productive plant Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2 feet tall Pepper Pod Size: Typically 3–6 inches long Days to Maturity: Approximately 70–85 days from transplant Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised garden beds, and containers with proper drainage If you’d rather start from seed, we also offer Purple Cayenne pepper seeds and Seed Starting Supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.
