What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
Fruitedible
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence of new growth after the last spring frost, typically when soil temperatures consistently reach 10°C.
floweringFlowering begins in early summer with lengthening days and warm air temperatures, continuing through the season.
fruitingFruits develop and ripen after flowering, typically in late summer to early autumn.
senescenceFoliage begins to die back with the first autumn frosts.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sand
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, cuttings, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationcold stratification recommended for 60-90 days
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Can host pestsGulf Fritillary butterfly larvae
Can host diseasesfusarium wilt, leaf spot