Ground cherry
Latin Name: Physalis pruinosa
Plant type: Biennial cultivated as an annual
Botanical family: Solanaceae
Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Harvest period:
Exposure: Full sun
Watering:
Spacing:
Companion plants:
Enemy plants:
An annual plant that produces small, golden, sweet, and tangy fruits enclosed in a papery covering. Popular for desserts, jams, or as a fresh snack, it grows easily in full sun and tolerates warm conditions well. Undemanding, it also makes a very decorative vegetable garden. The fruits fall to the ground when ripe, ready to be picked.
*Please note that not all vegetables are always in stock. Please contact us to confirm availability. These information sheets are provided for informational purposes only.