Chinese Lantern, Physalis alkekengi, often called Japanese Lantern, is an herbaceous perennial that in some areas can spread and become somewhat invasive. Once you’ve seen a Chinese Lantern plant ...

I acquired a small potted plant last year that was labeled Giant Turk’s Cap, so I had a real surprise when the first blooms appeared. They dangled straight down from slim, arching stems with frilly, ...

Q: My home is inundated by a plant that has little "pouches" on them. I am quite sure my mother used to have a similar plant she referred to as a Japanese lantern. However, Mom's "pouches" turned ...