Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum) body Hardy in Zones 7-10

Hardy in Zones 7-10

serving as the larval host plant for the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes)

Its seeds serve as a nutritious food source for birds and small animals

It's also the preferred food source for larvae of the rare Atala butterfly

Soil type: sandy or calcareous

Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum) body Hardy in Zones 7-10Christmasberry 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