Berlandier's Wolfberry
Lycium berlandieri
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–96" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AZ, NM, OK, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Berlandier's Wolfberry is a compact native shrub with small gray-green leaves and tiny tubular flowers that bloom for most of the growing season. It produces small red berries that are attractive to wildlife and maintains its foliage year-round in most Texas climates.
In an HOA neighborhood
Berlandier's Wolfberry takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and other beneficial insects from spring through fall. Birds enjoy the small red berries, making this shrub valuable for year-round wildlife support.
Common questions
- How much sun does Berlandier's Wolfberry need?
- Berlandier's Wolfberry grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Berlandier's Wolfberry bloom?
- Berlandier's Wolfberry blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Berlandier's Wolfberry native?
- Berlandier's Wolfberry (Lycium berlandieri) is native to AZ, NM, OK, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Berlandier's Wolfberry attract?
- Berlandier's Wolfberry draws butterflies and nectar insects.
- Is Berlandier's Wolfberry HOA-friendly?
- Berlandier's Wolfberry takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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