Abundant small, bright lilac berries appear in profusion on graceful arching branches earlier than other forms of Beautyberry. Creates a show in the garden from early September through mid November.
Product Description
CALLICARPA dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’ – Early Amethyst Beautyberry
Abundant small, bright lilac berries appear in profusion on graceful arching branches earlier than other forms of Beautyberry. Creates a show in the garden from early September through mid November. Best treated as a herbaceous perennial in sun or light shade. Use as a group planting or in mass, underplanting for open woodland areas. Plant in mass for better cross pollination and fruit production. Birds and small mammals like the fruit. Native to China, Japan and Korea.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Average, Well-drained
Size: Height 3-4ft., Width 4-5ft.
Zone: 5-8
Flower: Lavender-pink
Bloom Time: June to August
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Showy Fruit