The Purira Pepper is known for its colorful display and strong heat. The bushy plants yield peppers that are 2 inches long and point upward, ripening from pale yellow to purple striped and finally to orangy-red when ripe. Peppers can be used fresh, canned, dried and to make an excellent powder.
The chile "heat" of the Purira Pepper typically ranges from 350,000 to 400,000 on the Scoville scale.