species 3,625 observations

Large-flowered Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Eggplant Leafroller Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Ground Cherry Sweat Bee, Broad-footed Cellophane Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ground-cherry Fairy Bee 14

Children

Mexican Husk Tomato

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Drought tolerant: Yes
Plant type: Edible Poisonous Vegetable Warm season vegetable

From NC State Extension.