How much sun does Inkberry need?

Inkberry grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Inkberry bloom?

Inkberry blooms in March, April, May, and June.

Where is Inkberry native?

Inkberry (Randia aculeata) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Inkberry attract?

Inkberry draws bees and small butterflies.

Inkberry

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Randia aculeata

Last reviewed: October 2026

Inkberry (Randia aculeata) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in March, April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees and small butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Inkberry (Randia aculeata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

36"–120" H × 36"–96" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

bees, small butterflies

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A dense, thorny evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and small, fragrant white flowers, followed by white berries. Naturally compact and rounded, well suited to a clipped hedge form.

Growing Inkberry

Grow Inkberry in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 120 inches tall and spread 36 to 96 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Flowers provide nectar for bees and small butterflies, and the berries are eaten by birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Inkberry need?: Inkberry grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Inkberry bloom?: Inkberry blooms in March, April, May, and June.
Where is Inkberry native?: Inkberry (Randia aculeata) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Inkberry attract?: Inkberry draws bees and small butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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