Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Irish Moss
In Hindi
Tomatillos
आयरिश काई
In German
Tomatillos
Irish Moss
In French
Tomatilles
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Tomatillos
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Tomatillos
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Tomatillos
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Tomatillos
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Irish Moss
Season and care of Tomatillo and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Irish Moss Physical Information
Tomatillo and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Irish Moss are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Irish Moss
Care of Tomatillo and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.