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Physalis alkekengi (Chinese Lantern, Bladder-cherry)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 30589

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Solanales Family: Solanaceae Genus: Physalis Species: Physalis alkekengi

Common Names add Chinese Lantern edit | delete Japanese lantern edit | delete Winter cherry edit | delete Bladder-cherry edit | delete strawberry groundcherry edit | delete Plant Types edit Invasive Ornamental Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Flower Arranging/Drying   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Clay / Heavy Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Orange White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Root Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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