Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum) body It blooms during the spring

It blooms during the spring and summer

this plant is also a food source for Spring Azure and Snowberry Clearwing caterpillars

Soil type: sandy or calcareous

It is found in nearly all of Florida

Growing in clumps up to 2-4 feet high with a spread of 2-3 feet

Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum) body It blooms during the springChristmasberry is a woody evergreen shrub, a wetland species that is highly salt tolerant. It can grow 3 8' tall. It is best suited for coastal landscapes, but is very adaptable and can be acclimated to a variety of sites. It loves the sun and produces delicate flowers that vary in color from bluish white to deep lavender. Flowers typically appear in the fall, although in the Tampa Bay area they can flower intermittently throughout the year. In my