Goldenmane Lion Sweet Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Goldenmane Lion Sweet Pepper'

VegetableSolanaceae

Goldenmane Lion Sweet Pepper
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantEdible
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenIndoorLow maintenanceXeriscape

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Goldenmane Lion Sweet Pepper' (Capsicum annuum 'Goldenmane Lion Sweet Pepper') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. The plant grows 24 to 59 inches tall and draws butterflies, bees, and birds.

Pairs well with Tomato, Candy carrot, and Purple Ruffles basil.