Chinese Lantern Seeds, Japanese-Lantern Seeds (Physalis alkekengi) - Perennial Herb - 100+ Seeds

Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi), also called Japanese Lantern or Winter Cherry, is a perennial grown for its papery orange to red husks. Small white flowers appear in summer, followed by the lantern shaped husks enclosing the fruit.

Plants grow 2 to 3 ft tall in full sun or partial shade and well drained soil. The dried husks retain their colour and are often used in wreaths and flower arrangements.

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
Mature Size: 2 to 3 ft
Stratification Required: 2 to 4 weeks cold