Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
-
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Astilbe
In German
Tomatillos
Prachtspieren
In French
Tomatilles
Astilbe
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Astilbe
In Greek
Tomatillos
astilbe
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
astilbe
In Polish
Tomatillos
astilbe
In Latin
Tomatillos
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Astilbe
Season and care of Tomatillo and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Astilbe Physical Information
Tomatillo and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Astilbe are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Astilbe
Care of Tomatillo and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.