How much sun does Pearlberry need?

Pearlberry grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Pearlberry bloom?

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

Where is Pearlberry native?

Pearlberry (Vallesia antillana) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Pearlberry attract?

Pearlberry draws moths and bees.

Pearlberry

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Vallesia antillana

Last reviewed: October 2026

Pearlberry (Vallesia antillana) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in March, April, May, and June. The flowers draw moths and bees.

Toxicity unknown

Pearlberry (Vallesia antillana) 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

part sun

Water

low

Size

60"–144" H × 48"–96" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

moths, bees

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Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A rare, dense evergreen shrub with glossy oval leaves and small clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by translucent white berries. Grows in a compact, rounded form in coastal hammocks within a very limited native range.

Growing Pearlberry

Grow Pearlberry in part sun and low water. Mature plants reach 60 to 144 inches tall and spread 48 to 96 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers attract moths and bees, and the unusual translucent berries are eaten by birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Pearlberry need?: Pearlberry grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Pearlberry bloom?: Pearlberry blooms in March, April, May, and June.
Where is Pearlberry native?: Pearlberry (Vallesia antillana) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Pearlberry attract?: Pearlberry draws moths and bees.

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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