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Smooth Purple Ground Cherry

Physalissubglabrata

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Physalis subglabrata by scirpidiella

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Physalis (fy-SAL-is)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Edible Fruits and Nuts

Vegetables

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

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neutral

0

negative

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