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Cape Gooseberry, Peruvian Ground Cherry, Poha Berry 'Golden Berry'

Physalisperuviana

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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

peruviana (per-u-vee-AN-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Succulent

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2004 | neutral

"Fruits average 1 inch in diameter, with some reaching 2 inches. Pulp is very flavorful and sweet. Deseeded fruit juice similar in color ...Read More

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Cape Gooseberry, Peruvian Ground Cherry, Poha Berry 'Golden Berry'

Physalisperuviana

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