Chinese lantern plant

The Chinese lantern plant is usually found in regions covering Southern Europe, Northeast and Southeast Asia, and is a popular ornamental plant which is

Chinese lantern plants can brighten up your garden with their flashy orange seed covers. This article will provide you with some tips about growing this plant.

While the bell flowers look pretty in the summertime, the colorful pods make this ornamental plant so popular. Physalis alkekengi (a.k.a. Chinese Lantern) requires little fuss, but it'll spread quickly if left to its own devices. Click through for more of the best fall flowers and plants.

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Grow the enchanting Chinese Lantern aka Physalis Lantern in your garden.

Chinese lanterns add vivid orange color to the late-season landscape. These vigorous plants naturalize readily via extensive root systems and self-sowing. Learn how to limit the spread of Chinese lanterns so they don’t become an invasive nuisance, now on Gardener’s Path. #chineselantern #gardening #gardenerspath

Shrub: Evergreen perennial. Good container and border plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Has drooping lantern-like flowers and maple-like leaves. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: orange/yellow petals with unique red veining. Height: 8-10'. Width: 3-4'. Prune during growing season. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

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