Physalis walteri
Walter's groundcherry
Solanaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
flower
Size:
0.5-1.0 ft tall by 0.5-1.0 ft wide
Life Span:
short-lived perennial
Flower Color:
yellow
Fruit Color:
yellow,green
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Mostly planted for interest in the husked fruits
Considerations:
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Short very dry periods ---- to ---- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Lime Rock
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators
Attracts bees.
Fruit is used by generalists.
Native Habitats:
Open sandy areas. Often coastal.
