Malpighia punicifolia

A well-behaved, bushy shrub, this plant would be a great addition to any garden. It produces multicolored pink blooms, which are followed by bright red berries. It is evergreen up to 20 degrees and is resistant to deer. It is rich in vitamin C, and the berries attract hungry birds.

Butterfly Host Plant: Brown-banded Skipper (Timochares ruptifasciata); White-patch Skipper (Chiomara georgina)

Height: 3’-4’
Spread: 3’-4’
Bloom: March-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10
Origin: South Texas