Count Dracula Pepper
Count Dracula is an ornamental Capsicum annuum with nearly black foliage, purple flowers, and conical fruits that ripen from black to bright red.
Growing
~100 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–5 cm
Flavor & Use
Peppy and peppery with mild sweetness and earthy notes once fully red.
Culinary
About
Compact plants carry nearly black foliage with green undertones and purple flowers. Glossy conical pods about 4–5 cm long start dark purple or black and finish bright red. The flesh is edible with a peppery, slightly sweet, earthy flavor and medium heat. Plants suit containers or beds and are grown mainly for looks, though the ripe fruit works in sauces and salsas.
Backstory
The origin of Count Dracula Pepper is unknown. It appears in specialty seed catalogs as an open-pollinated ornamental novelty grown for its dark foliage and dramatic fruit color change.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreNothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Count Dracula Pepper?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Count Dracula Pepper taste like?
- Peppy and peppery with mild sweetness and earthy notes once fully red.
- How do I grow Count Dracula Pepper?
- Count Dracula Pepper: about 100 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Count Dracula Pepper?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.