Ornamental Black Pearl Pepper
Can you eat them?
Yes, they are edible. No, I haven't tried them. My understanding is that they do lack the flavor of peppers grown as a true vegetable though.
This variety of ornamental pepper is called Black Pearl. This pot sits with some yard art.
Black Pearl grows rapidly and outgrew this hanging basket by the first of July. So I replanted the plant in its own pot. They thrive in full sun (which this was) and humidity, which we have here in southwest Missouri.
The sun turns the leaves this awesome purple and the pepper is ripe when it turns a beautiful shade of red. It is now a gorgeous specimen plant!
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I have grown these peppers for several years now, over wintered one for three years. These are quite hot, but make the best flavored pepper sauce I have ever had.
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...trolling through farmers market--purple flower caught my eye--have had one ever since,going on 4th year--live in Ok. this plant has a home inside during burrrness here and has peppers on it as I speak--husband likes to toss a couple in his prize chile ;) thanks for sharing pic's...
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