Texas Desert-Thorn

Lycium texanum

Texas Desert-Thorn

Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Lycium
Species:
Lycium texanum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
White, Blue, Purple
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Thrives in arid desert conditions