Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12*1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Leucojum
Tomatillos
In German
Leucojum
Tomatillos
In French
Leucojum
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Leucojum
Tomatillos
In Greek
Leucojum
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Tomatillos
In Polish
Leucojum
Tomatillos
In Latin
Leucojum
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Tomatillo
Season and care of Leucojum and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Leucojum and Tomatillo Physical Information
Leucojum and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Tomatillo are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Leucojum and Tomatillo
Care of Leucojum and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.