Lantern plant

Learn to grow the Chinese lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi), a colorful, ornamental species that blooms in fall and winter with bell-shaped husks.

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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.

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

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The Chinese lantern is a hardy perennial that offers colorful colors and can be grown on the ground or in containers. It is a clumpy plant with 3-inch-long, medium green leaves.rnSmall white bell-shaped flowers appear in summer, but they are insignificant.

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Growing Chinese lanterns can be a challenging project. One easier method when growing this specimen is having your Chinese lantern plant in a pot. These are great additions when creating colorful, autumn decorations and accents. Learn more in this article.

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.