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California Native Plant

Lycium andersonii

Desert Wolfberry

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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Desert Wolfberry is an arching shrub that grows to about 6' x 6'. Small lavender flowers bloom in clusters in the spring. Red berries follow flowering to add intrest. Native to Utah and Nevada, southwestern New Mexico, most of Arizona, and into Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.

If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.