Physalis Chinese Lantern – Pacific Northwest Seeds

Description:

Physalis alkekengi

• Grow in partial/full sun
• Perennial
• Plant grows 15- 18/38-45cm.

Inflated orange-red seed pods resembling Chinese lanterns develop late in the summer and are excellent for use in fresh and dried arrangements. The colorful lanterns develop as a papery husk or the ripening berries. Flowers are white and rather inconspicuous. Cut stems when lanterns reach full color; dry by hanging small clusters upside down in a dry, shady location.