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Chinese lantern plants bear white flowers, but the flowers are insignificant and not the reason for which the plants are grown. Rather, the plants are grown for the 2-inch wide papery pods or "calyxes" (calyces), that eventually envelop the flowers. Each of the pods later encases a berry with seeds. In fall, they turn bright orange! These pods are reminiscent of some traditional Chinese lanterns (the lit kind) in shape -- and even more so for their papery texture -- thus the name. Leaves are heart-shaped. Plants are low-growing, reaching a maximum of 2 feet in height (but usually shorter).

Chinese lantern plants can be grown in zones 3-9.