Physalis alkekengi
BLADDER CHERRY, JAPANESE LANTERN
Solanaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Physalis alkekengi
BLADDER CHERRY, JAPANESE LANTERN
Solanaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid summer

Ornamental Fruit: orange papery dried


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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