Long-leaved Ground Cherry

A relative of garden tomatillos, this species has showy yellow and purple flowers (July-September) which turn to paper-covered fruits which often persist on the plant until after frost. Leaves are mostly hairless and attractive during the growing season. Fruits are somewhat showy and theoretically edible, but only when fully ripe and yellow, otherwise (like many plants in the Solanaceae family), they will cause solanine poisoning. Tolerates disturbed areas, degraded habitat, and gravel. Supports an incredibly wide number of insects, and insect-eating birds. Extremely easy to grow, and has the potential to become somewhat aggressive in a garden setting by seeding in readily.

1-3 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9a
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: Native throughout the US with the exception of AZ, NV, WY, MT, and ND. Native to Canada in ON and QC.

Germination - Easy: Cold stratify 4 week

Long-leaved Ground Cherry Seed Packet $5.00

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