(Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo)

The easy-to-grow tomato relative, the tomatillo, defines Mexican and Central American cuisine on par with the more famous tomato and pepper. Also called the green tomato ("tomate verde" in Spanish), Physalis philadelphica is naturally distributed across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. This bushy, heat-loving annual is believed to have been cultivated since pre-Columbian times.

The large, broadly-branched, bushy tomatillo may require staking. Its stems are lined with thin,...

(Mexican Groundcherry, Verde Tomatillo)

The easy-to-grow tomato relative, the tomatillo, defines Mexican and Central American cuisine on par with the more famous tomato and pepper. Also called the green tomato ("tomate verde" in Spanish), Physalis philadelphica is naturally distributed across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. This bushy, heat-loving annual is believed to have been cultivated since pre-Columbian times.

The large, broadly-branched, bushy tomatillo may require staking. Its stems are lined with thin,...

(Cossack Pineapple Groundcherry, Strawberry Groundcherry)

A heirloom selection of strawberry groundcherry that ripens fruit even in cooler summer areas, 'Cossack Pineapple' originates from Poland. This annual - grown any time of year frosts don't occur - bears five-pointed, nearly white blossoms that may be reminiscent of strawberry blooms. It's native to eastern North America, from Minnesota to New York, south to the Gulf Coast. It's found in somewhat dry, open woodlands or fields and wastelands.

The light to medium green leaves are shaped like pointy...

(Ninebark)

(Atlanta Ninebark, Ninebark)

Ninebark is a hardy deciduous shrub with long-lasting flowers and fruits and exfoliating bark. This native of the eastern United States suckers and has an irregular habit and informal look but tough constitution. In the wild it exists along the fields and forest margins of uplands and lowlands.

The small lobed leaves of ninebark are typically dark green and turn shades of yellow and bronze in fall. In late spring or early summer it bears conspicuous clusters of small white or pale pink flowers,...

(Dart's Gold Ninebark, Ninebark)

Beautiful golden foliage makes this compact ninebark especially appealing. The pretty 'Dart's Gold' has brighter new leaves that are more enduring than those of the other popular yellow-leaved form, 'Luteus.' It also has a more uniform habit and suckers less.

Ninebark is a hardy deciduous shrub with long-lasting flowers and fruits and exfoliating bark. This native of the eastern United States slowly suckers and has a tough constitution. In the wild it exists along the fields and forest margins...

(Golden Ninebark, Ninebark)

Beautiful golden foliage makes this ninebark especially appealing. The pretty 'Luteus' has golden yellow new leaves that age to bright green.

Ninebark is a hardy deciduous shrub with long-lasting flowers and fruits and exfoliating bark. This tough native of the eastern United States has an informal habit and slowly suckers. In the wild it exists along the fields and forest margins of uplands and lowlands.

The small maple-like lobed leaves of 'Luteus' are golden, age to green and turn...

(Coppertina™ Ninebark, Ninebark)

Regarded for it coppery purple foliage, Coppertina™ ninebark is a hardy deciduous shrub with long-lasting pink flowers and red fruits and exfoliating bark. This native of the eastern United States suckers and has an irregular habit and informal look but tough constitution. In the wild it exists along the fields and forest margins of uplands and lowlands.

The small lobed leaves of 'Mindia' are first orange-copper and deepen to burgundy-purple in summer, followed by shades of red, yellow and bronze...

(Diablo Ninebark, Ninebark)

The Monrovia introduction Diablo® was bred in Germany by Gunter Kordes and Hans Schadendorf. It is a hardy and vigorous ninebark that was chosen for its rich dark purple leaves that turn red and bronze tones in fall. It also offers clusters of beautiful ivory flowers that contrast nicely with the leaves.

Ninebark is a hardy deciduous shrub with long-lasting flowers and fruits and exfoliating bark. This tough native of the eastern United States has an informal habit and slowly suckers. In the...

(Dwarf Ninebark, Ninebark)

As the name would suggest, 'Nanus' has a more uniform and compact habit than other ninebarks. This hardy, adaptable deciduous shrub has long-lasting flowers and fruits and exfoliating bark. It originates from the eastern United States where it naturally exists along the fields and forest margins of uplands and lowlands.

The small lobed leaves of ninebark are typically dark green and turn shades of yellow and bronze in fall. In late spring or early summer it bears conspicuous clusters of small...