A new “heirloom” introduced by New Mexico State University. Less spicy than a typical jalapeño, these peppers are a great option to add a little heat and a lot of color to your cooking. If not harvested, peppers will fully...

A North American heirloom, the modern-day origins of this pepper can be traced back to the garden of celebrated painter Horace Pippen.  Peppers ripen from dark purple to bright orange, and are delicious at any stage. Slice 'em, stuff 'em,...

An essential ingredient in Caribbean cooking, the 'Scotch Bonnet' is as versatile as it is spicy! Similar to a habanero in terms of heat level, the 'Scotch Bonnet' has much thicker pepper walls, so it is maintains its integrity when...

At over 1.5 MILLION Scoville units, this is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Also known as Trinidad Douglah, this Caribbean super-hot gets the name seven pot because it is said that one pepper is hot enough to...

This heirloom originated in Japan and produces 3" fruits that are mild with a touch of spice. Heat level varies between peppers, most are sweet with just a whisper of heat, but occasionally one will pack-a- punch. Absolutely delicious cooked...

Perhaps one of the world's most famous heirloom vegetable cultivars, the 'Tabasco' pepper is (unsurprisingly) the main ingredient in the Louisiana-based hot sauce of the same name. 'Tabasco' plants are highly prolific, so why not grab a few and try...

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776. Six years BEFORE that, this pepper was introduced to Philly by its mayor, Charles Willing. Do we know that the founding fathers snacked on this pepper? No. But was it...

Scientific name: Diospyros virginiana Plant type: Trees & Shrubs Light requirement: Full Sun, Part Sun Soil moisture: Wet, Medium-wet, Medium Height (in feet): 35 - 60 Bloom time: May - June Bloom color: White, Yellow Attracts: 

Scientific name: Pontederia cordata Plant type: Wildflower Light requirement: Full Sun, Part Sun Soil moisture: Wet Height (in feet): 3 Bloom time: June - August Bloom color: Purple Attracts: 

Scientific name: Carya glabra Plant type: Trees & Shrubs Light requirement: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade Soil moisture: Meidum Height (in feet): 50 - 80 Bloom time: April - May Bloom color: Yellow, Green Attracts: 

Scientific name: Quercus palustris Plant type: Trees & Shrubs Light requirement: Full Sun Soil moisture: Wet, Medium-wet, Medium Height (in feet): 50 - 70 Bloom time: April  Bloom color: Yellow, Green Attracts: