Physalis hirsuta
Physalis hirsuta
- Native to:
- Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast | Panamá
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Physalis
- Species:
- Physalis hirsuta
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy; sow in spring after last frost.
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