Purple de Milpa Tomatillo

Scientific Name: Physalis ixocarpa 'Purple de Milpa'

Also Known As

Tomatillo 'Purple de Milpa'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8b-12

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Purple de Milpa Tomatillo plant details

Purple de Milpa Tomatillo is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Purple de Milpa Tomatillo

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Purple de Milpa Tomatillo

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vigorous, spreading plants yield 2-3 ounce, 2 inch purple fruits which are delicious raw. The main ingredient in salsa verde, these tomatillos are a prized traditional strain. Does not need trellising. Fertilize soil lightly with mature compost. Best time to pick for salsa is when husks turn brown & begin to open. With additional time, they will become more seedy, but sweeter, for eating raw. To 3-4' high & 18-24" wide.