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    • Photo of Physalis alkekengi by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This easy to grow perennial is known for its bright orange seed pods which appear in late summer to fall, looking like chinese lanterns. Likes full sun.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Physalis alkekengi plant

    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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    Physalis crassifolia

    aka Ground Cherry, Yellow Nightshade

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Physalis crassifolia close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Physalis pruinosa

    aka Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry, Cape Gooseberry, Ground Cherry

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Physalis pruinosa fruit, showy seedheads by Pen Waggener
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    Physalis species

    aka Giant Ground Cherry

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Physalis species flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Purple de Milpa Tomatillo

    Scientific Name: Physalis ixocarpa 'Purple de Milpa'

    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
    Photo of Purple de Milpa Tomatillo fruit by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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