Thai Hot pepper Capsicum annuum species Type:garden to table — peppers Hardiness:Zone 9 – 11 Mature Height:8-12in Light:sun (8+ hrs) Water:requires regular watering Foliage:green Description Stocky, 8” plants covered with peppers that start out green and mature to red. 1 1/2” long fleshy pods are especially good in Oriental dishes and chili.