American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Callicarpa
- Species:
- Callicarpa americana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Rustic Sphinx (Manduca rustica)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers organic matter-rich soils in native habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are cold stratified for 60 days
Establishment: The plant is widely distributed in Louisiana and found within temperate deciduous forests of North America. No germination percentage or specific temperature for germination is provided in the protocols.
Source: npn.rngr.net