Virginia Groundcherry, Ground Cherry
Physalisvirginiana

Synonym:Physalis virginiana var. virginiana

Synonym:Physalis intermedia

Synonym:Physalis lanceolata

Synonym:Physalis monticola

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

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

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing