Grown for its deep orange “lanterns,” the calyxes that surround the red fruits and hold their color when dried. Physalis is Greek for bladder, referring to these husks. May be sown indoors in warm place. Likes full sun. Dig out every three years to prevent invasion. Perennial, Zones 3-10. ~600 seeds/g. ③
Chinese Lantern
Chinese Lantern
Grown for its deep orange “lanterns,” the calyxes that surround the red fruits and hold their color when dried. Physalis is Greek for bladder, referring to these husks. May be sown indoors in warm place. Likes full sun. Dig out every three years to prevent invasion. Perennial, Zones 3-10. ~600 seeds/g. ③
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