Anderson's Wolfberry, Water Jacket
Lycium andersonii
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5' × 5' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | January-March |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 0-10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Rounded, semi-succulent |
| Fruit | Small seeds inside a red fruit |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 800-5600 ft. |
| Description | In Arizona the range of this plant covers the southern, western, and northern parts of the state. Like all wolfberries this plant is particularly notable for its tubular purple flowers and red, edible fruits. Wolfberry is an excellent addition to a wildlife garden because the flowers attract pollinators and the fruit are a good food source for birds. Lycium andersonii has separate male and female flowers, but they occur on the same plant, so one plant is all that's required for fruit production, which occurs in spring and early summer. |
