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Thicket groundcherry

Physalis turbinata

Thicket groundcherry (Physalis turbinata) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–11b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
annual
Native range
Native to FL, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6a–11b
Mature size
6"–2'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jul–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Thicket groundcherry (Physalis turbinata) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–11b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

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, thicket groundcherry pairs naturally with: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora).

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