Ground Cherry
Sweet, papery-husked fruit related to tomatillo. Sprawling ground cover with addictive caramel-pineapple flavor.
Ground cherries are a physalis relative — small golden fruits wrapped in papery husks that fall when ripe. The flavor is unusual and compelling: sweet with caramel, vanilla, and pineapple notes. The plant sprawls as ground cover and is extraordinarily productive.
Pick when husks turn tan and fruit falls naturally. The fruit continues to ripen after picking. Plants are very productive.
Why This Plant Is Here
Ground Cherry has a specific role in this year's garden: flavor, beauty, pollinator support, story, or seasonal production.