Walter's groundcherry
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1Will it grow where I live?
Walter's groundcherry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Spread
- 3.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Walter's groundcherry: how big does it get?
Walter's groundcherry (Physalis walteri) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3.5 m. Growth is medium.
Walter's groundcherry: what site does it need?
Walter's groundcherry tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Walter's groundcherry: is it hardy?
Walter's groundcherry is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Walter's groundcherry: will it grow in Central Europe?
Walter's groundcherry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Walter's groundcherry: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Walter's groundcherry. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Walter's groundcherry: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 1/10.
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