Lycium carolinianum

Lycium

Solanaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–9

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Carolina wolfberry is a coastal native shrub best suited to sunny to partly shaded gardens in the southeastern United States. It tolerates salt spray and periodic moisture fluctuations, making it ideal for coastal and estuarine landscapes. Minimal pruning is needed; simply remove dead or crossing branches in late winter to keep the plant healthy.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

48″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings; Tolerates Brief Dry Spells Once Established

Soil pH

5.5 – 9

Temperature

-25° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 48″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Cuba

Florida

Georgia

Louisiana

Mexico Central

Mexico Gulf

Mexico Northeast

Mexico Northwest

Mexico Southwest

Mississippi

South Carolina

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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