Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica, Solanaceae

Zones

4a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

6 – 7

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Both nightshade family members compete for similar resources and growing conditions

Nightshade family plants that compete for similar growing conditions

Chiltepin and tomatillo share solanaceous pests like flea beetles

Food

Fruit

Tomatillo grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 11b.

Good companions for Tomatillo include Jalapeno Pepper.

Design guilds with Tomatillo and see companion relationships visually.