tomatillo
Physalis ixocarpa
MBG Plant of Merit 2019
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3.5 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
Garden uses
Notes
Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) is a vegetable for food gardens, borders, and annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 30 to 42 inches tall and spreads 36 to 48 inches. Give it plenty of room in the bed. This plant is native to the southern United States and Mexico.
Pairs well with Lemon Grass lemongrass, Vermillionaire cuphea, and Fountain grass.
Native range
Southern United States and Mexico.