The ornamental chilly or pepper is one of those exceptional plants that can cross over the boundaries between a flower and a vegetable garden. A rainbow of colours on an ornamental chilli plant makes for a great cover plant for raised beds, patios and containers. A perennial that thrives in full sun, ornamental chilly is native to South America. Although ornamental chilly are edible, they are usually grown for their cheerful colours instead of their flavours since they can be too spicy to eat. Ornamental chilli plants require full sun to produce colourful fruits. In case you are planning to grow them indoor, supplementary artificial lights would be required