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    Physalis crassifolia

    Also Known As

    • Ground Cherry
    • Yellow Nightshade

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Physalis crassifolia plant details

    Physalis crassifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown and orange fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Physalis crassifolia

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Physalis crassifolia

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Physalis crassifolia plant

    How to Grow Physalis crassifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • orange
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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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
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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
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    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
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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
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