De Milpa tomatillo
Physalis philadelphica 'De Milpa'
USDA zones3 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'De Milpa' tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'De Milpa') is an annual for containers and food gardens. It cannot take cold, and a freeze will end its season. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows fast and tolerates drought once settled. Purple flowers open from early to late summer and bring in bees. This purple heirloom is grown for long storage.
Pairs well with Ballerina zinnia, Blue grama, and Russell lupine.