The Buena Mulata Pepper is beautiful ornamental hot pepper that ripens from a vivid violet to zesty orange, then to deep red! This old heirloom variety traces back to Horace Pippin, an African-American folk artist.
 
30,000-50,000 SHUs Heat Level (Scoville)
 
Just like most cayenne types, the buena mulata is a pretty spicy pepper variety. It isn't among the hottest in the world, but it does pack a good punch. The buena mulata pepper ranges in heat from 30,000-50,000 SHUs on the Scoville scale.