Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Lycium

Species:

Lycium chinense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Canada: Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers sunny locations with good air circulation