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Lamiaceae
American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
Hidden beauty.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Callicarpa
- Native to
- Southeastern United States, Mexico
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 3-8 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Its vivid magenta-purple berries are among the most intensely colored fruits found in North American shrubs.
- Compounds in the leaves have been scientifically proven to repel mosquitoes, ticks, and fire ants.
- The genus name Callicarpa comes from Greek words meaning 'beautiful fruit.'
- Over 40 species of songbirds eat the berries, making it one of the most important wildlife plants in the Southeast.
- Native Americans crushed the berries and leaves to stun fish in streams, making them easier to catch.
Color meanings
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beauty in simplicity
1
generosity
2
abundance