Lycium andersonii
Desert Wolfberry
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:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.