Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
  
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Fields, orchards
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
A1, A2, 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
Oval/Rounded
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
  
White, Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
  
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Purple, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
  
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
  
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
  
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
  
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
  
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
  
Green Beans
  
In Hindi
Tomatillos
  
फलियां
  
In German
Tomatillos
  
Bohnen
  
In French
Tomatilles
  
haricots
  
In Spanish
Tomatillos
  
Green Beans
  
In Greek
Tomatillos
  
φασόλια
  
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
  
feijões
  
In Polish
Tomatillos
  
fasola
  
In Latin
Tomatillos
  
fabam
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Physalis
  
Phaseolus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Physaleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available