Filius Blue

Filius Blue (Capsicum annuum) is a compact heirloom pepper from Mexico prized primarily as an ornamental, producing small upright pods that start a striking deep blue-purple and ripen through orange to red. The plants are very compact and bushy, making them well-suited for containers and patio growing. The pods are edible and moderately hot; heat decreases somewhat as fruits fully ripen, and they can be used in salsas and sauces or dried.

Days to maturity

80–90 days

Plant height

20–45 cm (8–18 in)

Best use

Ornamental; salsas, drying

Species

Capsicum annuum

Origin

Mexico