Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum) body this plant is also a

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

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

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

It is found in nearly all of Florida

Hardy in Zones 7-10

Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum) body this plant is also aChristmasberry 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