Pigeonberry
Pigeonberry
–
Rivina humilis
Rivina humilis
Baby Peppers, Bloodberry
Southern U.S. to tropical Americas
0.5
–
1 foot
1
–
3 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Medium
Deer Resistant
Birds
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About This Plant
Shade/part shade; a semi-evergreen perennial with pale flowers and red berries throughout the warm season. Easy to grow, it can be used as an informal native groundcover in shady settings around and under bushes (wherever Turk’s cap does well).
Pigeonberries make a natural food source for wildlife.
Maintenance
None required.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
0.5-1' H, 1-3' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Birds
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Salvia roemeriana
Dyschoriste linearis
Malvaviscus drummondii
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