Physalis pruinosa
Ground Cherry
- Pennsylvania Dutch favorite!
- Sweet-tangy fruit
- Use in baking or fresh eating
- Category: Fruit
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 1-3 ft
- Spread: 1-3 ft
Physalis pruinosa is a low grower with a spreading habit. Groundcherries are similar to a tomatillo with it's thin, paper-like husk. The yellow fruits have a sweet-citrusy flavor much like a pineapple. Fruits can be eaten raw, dried, frozen, or cooked/baked. Prized for use in jams, pies, and salads.
Attributes
| • | Edible |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Programs
| • | Goodness Grows Edibles |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Physalis pruinosa
Grow on a trellis in a container for easy picking. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Ground cherries do not require a lot of pruning since they do not get very tall.