Lycium pallidum var. oligospermum

Lycium pallidum var. oligospermum var. oligospermum

var. oligospermum

Lycium

Solanaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–9

Pale wolfberry is a drought-adapted shrub native to the arid foothills of California and Nevada, thriving in well-drained soils with partial shade. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to partially dry between waterings. It is best suited for xeriscape or native plant gardens and is not recommended for indoor cultivation.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, humans.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

36″ – 120″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

60″

Flowers

purple

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Partially Between Waterings

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Temperature

-40° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 80″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

California

Nevada

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

Poisonous to humans

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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