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    Lycium andersonii

    Also Known As

    • Lycium andersonii var. andersonii
    • Anderson Boxthorn
    • Anderson's Desert Thorn
    • Desert Wolfberry
    • Squawberry
    • Water Jacket

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Lycium andersonii plant details

    Lycium andersonii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lycium andersonii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycium andersonii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lavender bloom, spring.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lycium andersonii plant

    How to Grow Lycium andersonii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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