General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 4-5 feet
Fruit: Showy
Other: Small globose purple berries covered in spines
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Pale yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

Common names
  • Miccosukee Gooseberry

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