Pale Desert Thorn

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Plant description

Pale Desert Thorn (Lycium pallidum) is a native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert regions. It is moderately fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in a rounded form to a height of 6 feet, with active growth during the summer. Flowers are purple and striking, and bloom in the early spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in flats and slopes and washes, at elevations from 0-3900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 8 ft Tall

Form

Rounded

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Purple, Lavender

Flowering season

Spring, Winter

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Natural setting

Site type

Flats, slopes and washes

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Carolina Sphinx

Manduca sexta

Alternative names

Common names:

Pale Desert-thorn

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