Lycium brevipes - Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla (Plant) Los Nogales Neat habit and abundant long

Neat habit and abundant long bloom of pale purple flowers

Makes a good barrier plant

Needs heavy pruning in late fall or winter

Like the more common coast prickly pear

Lycium brevipes - Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla (Plant) Los Nogales Neat habit and abundant longThis dense mounding shrub is good for screens, hedges and wildlife. Thorny branches also make this an excellent barrier plant. Lavender flowers are followed by showy red berries which attract birds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Lycium brevipes Common Name Baja Desert Thorn, Fruitilla Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,