Physalis comprises both annuals and rhizomatous perennials characterized by simple or pinnately lobed foliage. The plants produce small, bell-shaped flowers that emerge in the leaf axils. These flowers are succeeded by fleshy berries that can be yellow, red, or purple, and are typically enclosed in enlarged, often vividly colored calyces.

Physalis

Physalis 'Mexican Green Husk'

Physalis 'Verdelino' (F)

Physalis alkekengi is a robust herbaceous perennial that reaches up to 60 cm in height, featuring ovate foliage. During the summer, it produces pendulous, creamy-yellow, bell-shaped blooms measuring about 2 cm across. These are succeeded by inflated, lantern-like calyces that can grow up to 5 cm in length, which encase vibrant red berries.

Physalis alkekengi

Physalis alkekengi 'Halloween King' is a robust, compact perennial that reaches heights of up to 40 cm. Its broad, green leaves transition to shades of orange-red as autumn approaches. During the summer, it produces nodding, white flowers that measure around 2 cm in width. These are succeeded by large, lantern-shaped calyces, approximately 5 cm long, which are a deep orange and encase vibrant red berries.

Physalis alkekengi 'Halloween King'

Physalis alkekengi 'Halloween Queen'

Physalis alkekengi 'Honey Bells'PBR

Physalis alkekengi 'Jel01'PBR

Physalis alkekengi 'Jel02'PBR

Physalis alkekengi 'Jel025'PBR

Physalis alkekengi 'Jumbo'PBR

Physalis alkekengi 'Lovely Bells'PBR

Physalis alkekengi 'Vertita'PBR

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii is a robust, perennial herb that can reach heights of up to 60 cm. It features broad, green leaves and produces small white blooms during the summer months. In autumn, it is adorned with large, orange, lantern-like calyces that encase red berries, which remain visible throughout the winter.

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Gigantea' is a robust perennial that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It features upright stems adorned with broad, ovate foliage. In the summer, it produces small, bell-shaped flowers in a creamy-white hue. These flowers give way to large, inflated, orange calyces resembling lanterns, which house small berries inside. The stems are suitable for cutting and can be utilized in floral arrangements.

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Gigantea'

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Variegata' is a robust herbaceous perennial that grows up to 60 cm in height. It features ovate leaves with a distinctive green and yellow variegation. In summer, the plant produces nodding, bell-shaped flowers that measure approximately 2 cm across and are creamy yellow in color. These flowers give way to large, lantern-like calyces, reaching about 5 cm in length, which encase vibrant red berries.

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Variegata' (v)

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Zwerg' is a low-growing perennial that reaches around 30 cm in height. It features oval green foliage and produces small white flowers during the summer months. In the fall, this plant is notable for its large, orange, lantern-like calyces that encase red fruits, which remain visible throughout the winter.

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Zwerg'

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii dwarf is a robust perennial that can reach heights of up to 30 cm, characterized by its sprawling growth habit and rhizomatous roots. It features upright stems adorned with wide, ovate leaves. During the summer, it produces small, bell-shaped flowers that are creamy white in color. Following the flowering period, the plant develops distinctive, inflated, papery orange calyces, commonly referred to as 'lanterns,' which encase a small berry. The stems are suitable for cutting and can be used in floral arrangements.

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii dwarf

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii monstrous form is a robust herbaceous perennial that reaches heights of up to 50 cm. Its broad green leaves transition to an orange-red hue as autumn approaches. In the fall, it produces drooping, bell-shaped flowers measuring about 2 cm across, which are bright orange in color. These are succeeded by numerous inflated calyces resembling chili peppers, showcasing a deep orange shade.

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii monstrous form

Physalis angulata

Physalis angulata 'Papoose'

Physalis campanula

Physalis curassavica

Physalis grandiflora

Physalis ixocarpa is a sprawling annual plant that can reach heights and widths of up to 1.2 meters. It features serrated foliage and produces yellow flowers in summer, each with a brown center. The plant yields rounded, edible fruits that can grow to 7 centimeters in diameter, encased in a delicate, papery husk. As they mature, the fruits transition in color from green to yellow or purple.

Physalis ixocarpa

Physalis ixocarpa 'Purple'

Physalis ixocarpa 'Toma Verde'

Physalis lanceolata

Physalis lobata

Physalis peruviana 'Goldenberry'

Physalis peruviana 'Little Lanterns'

Physalis peruviana 'Pineapple'

Physalis peruviana is a sprawling, herbaceous perennial characterized by its soft, hairy foliage. During mid to late summer, it produces small yellow blooms featuring chocolate-brown centers. The flowers give way to edible orange fruits, each surrounded by a delicate, lantern-like husk.