Jaltomata Species, Tomatillo, Tungay
Jaltomatasinuosa

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Jaltomata (hal-TOH-mah-tuh)
Species: sinuosa (sin-yoo-OH-sa)

Synonym:Hebecladus sinuosus

Synonym:Jaltomata whalenii

Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Herbs
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting