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Husk Tomato, Ground Cherry 'Cossack Pineapple'

Physalispubescens var. integrifolia

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Physalis (fy-SAL-is)

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Synonym

Physalis pruinosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Suze_

(Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

Delicious little bags of tiny seeds. ;) Terrific for snacking on while working in the garden, and I can see how they would be great for ...Read More

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