How hot is the Purple Leaf Heart?

The Purple Leaf Heart measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Purple Leaf Heart

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to green, standard tapered pods. Packs 2,000–10,000 SHU (moderate heat with a noticeable bite).

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NamePurple Leaf Heart

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-G-SM-J-4-002RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Green/Mustard

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to green, standard tapered pods. Packs 2,000–10,000 SHU (moderate heat with a noticeable bite).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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