Ground Cherry 'Goldie'
Physalis pubescens var. integrifolia
| Family: | Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Physalis (fy-SAL-is) (Info) |
| Species: | pubescens var. integrifolia |
| Cultivar: | Goldie |
| Synonym: | Physalis pruinosa |
Category:
Vegetables
Water Requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Succulent
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Apr 14, 2008, jenhillphoto from Danbury, CT (Zone 6a) wrote: Small orange berry with a husk. This old-fashioned tomato family member bears 1/2- 3/4" sweet golden berries inside papery husks, resembling small, straw-colored Japanese lanterns. Another name is "Cape Gooseberry," and the flavor is similar: quite sweet and a bit wild. Plants are profusely branching, prolific, and drop ripe fruits. |
