Lycium andersonii

Anderson's Desert Thorn, Water Jacket, Anderson Wolfberry

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Wet
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive