Peruvian Groundcherry
Physalis peruviana
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Physalis
- Species:
- Physalis peruviana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Food Forest:
- Plant contains edible parts
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Guam, Hawaii, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Palau, Canada: Ontario
Keystone Species Ranking
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
eggplant leafroller moth (Lineodes integra), Potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Andean regions with volcanic soils