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Physalis alkekengi
Also Known As
- Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii
- Physalis franchetii
- Chinese Lantern Plant
- Strawberry Ground Cherry
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 2a-10b
Physalis alkekengi plant details
Physalis alkekengi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Physalis alkekengi
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, showy, spreading
GROWING CONDITIONS for Physalis alkekengi
- USDA Zones: 2a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Physalis alkekengi
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Giant Ground Cherry
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular
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aka Tomatillo 'Purple de Milpa'
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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