Chinese lantern (Physalis alkekengi)
Family: Solanaceae
This perennial is native to Europe and Asia but is cultivated worldwide. It is grown for the orange, papery calyx that surrounds the fruit. The orange color persists after drying, making Chinese lanterns popular for dried arrangements. The plants spread by long, underground stems and can be difficult or impossible to eradicate once established. The plant is invasive in gardens and natural areas.
Tags:
invasive, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 2 to 10. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through late summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from mid-summer through mid-fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through late summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from mid-summer through mid-fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.