Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Capsicum chinense
Solanaceae · vegetables
Sedum spp.
Crassulaceae · groundcovers
Hot Pepper (Zones 5-11)
Sedum (Stonecrop) (Zones 3-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–9
| Feature | Hot Pepper | Sedum (Stonecrop) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Capsicum chinense | Sedum spp. |
| Family | Solanaceae | Crassulaceae |
| Category | vegetables | groundcovers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Low |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Well-drained, Poor |
| Height | 3' | 6" |
| Spread | 1' 6" | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White | Yellow, Pink, White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | Central/South America | Northern Hemisphere |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Hot Pepper
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Hot Pepper
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Choose Hot Pepper if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–11.
Choose Sedum (Stonecrop) if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low water in zones 3–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–9. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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