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Physalis pruinosa

Ground Cherry

Ground Cherry

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

Annuelle

Bloom time

  • Summer

  • Very productive
  • Sweet
  • Golden fruit
  • Reseeds easily
  • Popular

Upright plant with elliptical leaves and bell-shaped yellow flowers. The latter give green paper capsules. Inside the capsules are the golden yellow fruits which are eaten fresh or transformed into a jam or coulis. Harvesting is done when the husk becomes dry, browns and falls off the plant. Leave the fruits inside their capsules until they are a beautiful golden yellow. The fruits are flavorful and sweet, perfect as a topping on a dessert. Rapid growth. Although it is not perennial, it tends to reseed itself when fruit is left on the ground in the fall. Maturity: 75 to 90 days.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
12 - 12 in.
Spread
24 - 36 in.
Height
12 - 20 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • Yellow

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Abundant
  • frequent
  • and regular

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Rich and well drained

Features

Resistance:

  • Mildew
  • mosaic virus

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Open ground
  • Big pot

Attribute:

  • Popular

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