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Purple groundcherry

Quincula lobata

Purple groundcherry (Quincula lobata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 9 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, KS, NM, NV…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11a
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Purple groundcherry (Quincula lobata) — *Quincula lobata* — Purple groundcherry. Photo by Shu Suehiro via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Purple groundcherry (Quincula lobata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

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, purple groundcherry pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale).