Clammy Groundcherry
Physalisheterophylla

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Physalis (fy-SAL-is)
Species: heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)

Synonym:Physalis ambigua

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds