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    Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii [dwarf]

    Also Known As

    • Physalis franchetii dwarf
    • Chinese Lantern

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 2b-9b

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    Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii [dwarf] plant details

    Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii [dwarf] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring 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 var. franchetii [dwarf]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii [dwarf]

    USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Known to some as chinese lantern, fruits come in bright orange husks. Very pretty, a nice cut flower. Kids LOVE it. This is a smaller version. Zone 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii [dwarf] plant

    How to Grow Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii [dwarf]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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