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Physaliscinerascens

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Physalis (fy-SAL-is)
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Species
cinerascens (sin-er-ASS-enz)
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Synonym
Physalis cinerea
Physalis mollis var. cinerascens
Physalis pensylvanica var. cinerascens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pompano Beach, Florida

Tobaccoville, North Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Dallas, Texas

Rockport, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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