Are Ground Cherry Plants Perennials?

The plant is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is unrelated to common gooseberries (genus Ribes, family Grossulariaceae). Ground cherries are annuals or perennials with simple leaves that feature entire or irregularly toothed margins. The flowers are solitary and somewhat bell-shaped with five petals.

Do ground cherries come back every year?

Ground cherries are notorious self-seeders, so plant once and you may never need to plant them again!

Are ground cherries perennial?

Ground cherries can be grown as perennials in zone 8 or above. A mature ground cherry plant beginning to fruit.