Peruvian groundcherry
Physalis peruviana, a species of Physalis
Also known as Cape gooseberry, Cape-goosberry, Cape-gooseberry ·
About Peruvian groundcherry (Physalis peruviana)
- Attracts pollinators
- Edible
Appearance
- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Foliage
- Green
- Deciduous
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Orange
- Mature height
- 30–60 cm
- Flowering season
Flowers from June to August.
Growing conditions
- Sun exposure
- Full sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5 · Acidic, Neutral
- Minimum temperature
- Hardy to -12°C · USDA Zone 8
- Native range
- Western South America, Brazil
Where to buy Peruvian groundcherry (Physalis peruviana)
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