Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Rodents
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Tomatillos
In German
Northern Seehafer
Tomatillos
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Tomatillos
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Tomatillos
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Tomatillos
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Northern Sea Oats 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.