Description

This Purple variety is a variation of the Red Bhut Jolokia.  These will actually ripen from a purple/aubergine shade to bright red if left on the plant long enough.
They tend not to be as hot as the other Bhut Jolokia peppers and their shape is also slightly different.  
There is some debate as to whether this is a true Bhut variety at all, but nevertheless these are still a very attractive and worthwhile pepper.