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Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Shrubs
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts
This evergreen, perennial, aromatic shrub spreads to 10 feet in size. It grows shiny, leathery, dark-green leaves and dense, hairy clusters of pink flowers that give way to reddish berries that attract birds. This plant grows in full sun to partial shade and in dry soils.
May Attract
Lemonade Berry is thought to attract these families of birds
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Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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