Semi-determinate, heavily branched plants have dark green leaves with striking purple veins and grow to an average of just three feet.
 
Round, one to two inch fruits are encased in a papery husk, start out pale green and ripen to a deep violet color. The rich purple skin coloring bleeds into its bright green interior flesh.
 
Purple tomatillos have a tangy-sweet taste, much sweeter than their green counterparts, with citrus-like hints and sub-acid flavors of plum and pear.
 
Purple tomatillos - like green varieties - are a very popular in Latin America and are a staple of Mexican and Guatemalan cuisine, particularly for salsas.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO PLANT AT LEAST TWO PLANTS FOR POLLINATION.
 
Sold in a 2.5" pot.