Lycium californicum - California Box Thorn (Plant) Size:1G Moderate: Sow in-ground or in

Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment

Grows from Santa Barbara to Orange County and into Chino Hills

Grows well at high elevations where it is commonly found

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Cream Flowering Months August

Lycium californicum - California Box Thorn (Plant) Size:1G Moderate: Sow in-ground or inBox thorn makes an excellent barrier plant due to its thorny branches. It is also a good bird plant, since its berries attract birds and the thorns act as a deterrent to predators such as the family cat. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Lycium californicum Common Name California Box Thorn Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,