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Dwarf ground-cherry

Physalis pumila

Dwarf ground-cherry (Physalis pumila) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Blooms May–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 9 U.S. states, including AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO…
USDA hardiness: Zones 4a–10a
Mature size: —
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: May–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Dwarf ground-cherry (Physalis pumila) — *Physalis pumila* — Dwarf ground-cherry. Photo by Thomas Koffel via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Dwarf ground-cherry (Physalis pumila) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Blooms May–Aug.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, dwarf ground-cherry pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).