Purple Tomatillo

Physalis ixocarpa, Solanaceae

Zones

3–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cut-leaf GooseberryRibes laciniatum

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Strawberry RaspberryRubus illecebrosus

Trap CropBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Russian Desert-thornLycium ruthenicum

Both Solanaceae family members may produce competing allelopathic compounds and have similar root zones, leading to competitive interactions.

Ethiopian MustardBrassica carinata

Mustard allelochemicals can inhibit solanaceous plants like tomatillos

cambuciMyrciaria cuspidata

Purple tomatillo's allelopathic compounds and aggressive root system can inhibit cambuci growth in overlapping tropical zones

Uses

Functions

Annual FruitingCompanion PlantingUnique Culinary Use

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin CAntioxidants

Common Questions

What zones does Purple Tomatillo grow in?

Purple Tomatillo grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Purple Tomatillo?

Good companions for Purple Tomatillo include Cut-leaf Gooseberry, Strawberry Raspberry.

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