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Capsicum annum 'Medusa'

Capsicum annum 'Medusa'

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Chilli pepperVegetable, DeciduousFamily: Solanaceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 30cm
Half hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Chilli peppers are grown for their fiery heat. This is caused by the alkaloid capsaicin, which is measured in Scoville Units. Most chilli peppers, even though they seem to have a hot bite, have only about 6000 units, compared to 'Habanero' which has an astonishing 200,000 units. Chillies are grown in the same way as sweet peppers but the fruit can be picked at any stage, when the colour is green or red.

Capsicum annum 'Medusa' is an extremely ornamental variety, bearing masses of long, thin peppers in shades of yellow, orange and red. The peppers are very mild in flavour. 'Medusa' is perfect for growing indoors, such as on a sunny windowsill, or outside in a sunny, sheltered spot.

Learn more in our grow guide for chillies and peppers.

Explore other chilli varieties:

Capsicum annum 'Apache'
Capsicum annum 'Hungarian hot wax'

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Capsicum ‘Medusa’ and wildlife

Capsicum ‘Medusa’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Capsicum ‘Medusa’ poisonous?

Capsicum ‘Medusa’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People