Wolfberry

Lycium pallidum

Related to goji berry, Wolfberry is a thorny shrub that provides excellent shelter and food (berries) for birds as well as early season flowers for native bees and butterflies. In the wild, it grows in desert grasslands, riparian areas, and pinon and juniper woodlands. It grows moderately fast. In a garden, this can be planted closely to create a shrubby, scrubby hedge.

Plant Details

Native Range: Native to southern CO, southern UT, NM, west TX, Mojave and Sonoran Deserts
Height: up to 6′
Spacing: 4-6′
Water Needs: Low
Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Well-drained
Sunlight: Full sun
Bloom Time: March – May
USDA Zone: 5-10
Life Cycle: Perennial

Shipping

Pick up, shipping, and delivery options available. We can ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. except Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming due to state regulations regarding agricultural imports.

Image Credits:

Lycium pallidum 2.jpg | Stan Shebs | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0

2014, Wolfberry-Pale Desert Thorn, Lycium Pallidum – panoramio.jpg | Chris English | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0