Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Pink, maturing to pale yellow. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Offsets Other: Leafy tops of mature fruits. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |