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

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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Farmerdill

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

"Large, golden-orange fruit, approximately 1 inch in diameter with a delicious flavor. Vigorous, spreading plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall. ...Read MoreRequires a long growing season."

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

Physalisperuviana

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