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| Name |
Calicarpa dichotoma (Beautyberry) |
| Hardiness |
Zone 6 |
| Light |
Likes full sun
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| Height |
4' at maturity |
| Bloom Time |
Summer for flowers, fall for berries |
| Uses |
Naturalistic plantings, or as an accent |
| Qualities |
These are highly prized by naturalist gardeners
because they provide ornamental fruit for the birds in the
fall. Lavender flowers in summer, followed by bright purple
flowers in the fall. Blooms on new wood, so cut back in
early spring before new growth starts. |
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