Cape Gooseberry

Physalis peruviana, Solanaceae

Zones

8a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

6 – 7

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Cape gooseberry competes with tomatoes for nutrients and may have allelopathic effects

Both nightshade family plants from similar regions that compete for resources

Cape gooseberry and potato share solanaceous family pests and diseases

Food

Fruit

Cape Gooseberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

Good companions for Cape Gooseberry include Aji Pepper.

Design guilds with Cape Gooseberry and see companion relationships visually.