Long Leaf Ground Cherry (Physalic subglabrata (Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata))-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Long Leaf Ground Cherry
Physalic subglabrata (Physalis longifolia var. subglabrata)

Fruit of Long Leaf Ground Cherry
Fruit of Long Leaf Ground Cherry
 
Features

Drooping bell-like, flowers, pale yellow with purple or brown markings inside. Cherry tomato-like fruit in a green, papery covering.

 
 
Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils.

 
 
Mature Height
3-5 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
July - September
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in fields and pastures. Spreads by rhizomes.