Japanese Lantern (also called Chinese Lantern)
Physalis alkekengi is a lush, sun loving perennial. The foliage is pretty and long-lasting, the white flowers in summer feed the bees and best of all, the bright orange fruit coverings in fall look like tiny paper lanterns. Just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving flower arrangements!
Japanese Lanterns are very hardy in a warm spot, but be careful to not over-water, they don't like to have wet feet. They grow 2-3' tall and wide and send new shoots out in the most surprising directions! A delightful garden element, but keep your eye on them or they will take over...make sure they know who's boss!
Japanese Lantern (also called Chinese Lantern) Physalis alkekengi is a lush, sun loving perennial. The foliage is pretty and long-lasting, the white flowers in summer feed the bees and best of all, the bright orange fruit coverings in fall look like tiny paper lanterns. Just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving flower arrangements!
Japanese Lanterns are very hardy in a warm spot, but be careful to not over-water, they don't like to have wet feet. They grow 2-3' tall and wide and send new shoots out in the most surprising directions! A delightful garden element, but keep your eye on them or they will take over...make sure they know who's boss!
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