Lycium sp. (Lycium)

Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple yellow flower close up with green narrow leaves on branch
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple and yellow flowers growing among narrow green leaves on woody stems

Botanical name: Lycium sp.

Common names: Lycium, Box-thorn, Desert-thorn, Wolfberry

Family: Solanaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Image gallery: 7 images
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flower on branch close up, green leaves around thin woody stems
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flower along stems with multiple green oval leaves throughout the branch
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flower nestled among abundant slender green leaves on this dense plant.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) showing small purple flower clusters tucked between many narrow green foliage leaves.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) plant with purple flowers and thin green leaves on slender woody branches.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) branches filled with small purple flowers and many narrow green leaves.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) plant with purple flower on a leafy stem, close up.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flower with narrow green leaves along the woody stem.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) orange fruit and purple flower close up on green leaves branch
Lycium sp. (Lycium) with round orange fruit and a delicate purple flower among green leaves.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flower close up on green leaves and beige withered petals.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flowers alongside withered beige petals on a leafy branch.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flower close up on green branch with several thin leaves.
Lycium sp. (Lycium) purple flower and dried tan blossom clusters on a slender green branch.


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