Chinese Lantern (Physalis Alkekengi) Perennial

This perennial flowering plant is named for its voluminous seed pods resembling incandescent paper lanterns. Commonly grown for use in dried bouquets, Chinese Lantern’s delicate white summer blooms make way for green pods that turn to deep orange in the early fall. Best grown in confined areas as plants spread rampantly and can be invasive. 150 seeds minimum Germination: 15-21 days Mature height: 24" After last frost, sow thinly in rows 12-36” apart. Plant seeds ¼” deep. Keep evenly moist. Thin plants to 8-20” apart