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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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    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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    Physalis alkekengi

    aka Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii, Physalis franchetii, Chinese Lantern Plant, Strawberry Ground Cherry

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    2a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Physalis alkekengi by Karl Gercens III
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