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monkapotamus Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 20, 2008

Does anyone know what this plant is? I found this photo from the herb garden at Sissinghurst gardens, and I'm pretty smitten with those black pods!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jul 20, 2008

The first thing that comes to mind for me is Physalis, although I'm not familiar with a specific one that has that color seedpods. But I suspect it's either one of those or something related, so maybe that can at least give you a place to start.

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trioadastra Woodbury, MN(Zone 4a) Jul 20, 2008

I agree w/ ecrane, but must add that if it's anything like physalis alkekengi, and you do happen to aquire one, don't put it in the ground! My orange lanterns are fighting a battle of yard domination!

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monkapotamus Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Jul 21, 2008

thank you both for a good head start. I haven't found it yet, but I enjoyed lots of beautiful physalis pics looking! And thanks for the tip about their invasiveness- I was planning on planting them in the yard next year- I think maybe they'll go in a pot instead.

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