Nicandra physalodes
APPLE OF PERU, SHOO-FLY
Solanaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Atropa daturifolia, A. physalodes, A. physaloides, Boberella nicandra, Calydermos erosus, Nicandra minor, Pentagonia physalodes, Physalis daturifolia, P. peruvians, P. physaloides

Other Common Names: Wild Hops, Peru Apple, Chinese Lantern, Wild Gooseberry

 
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Nicandra physalodes
APPLE OF PERU, SHOO-FLY
Solanaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple & blue

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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