Quick answer: Anderson wolfberry (Lycium andersonii) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Dry, gravelly soils |
| Bloom | Feb-May |
| Height | Up to 10 ft, often shorter |
| Wildlife value | Berries attract Chukars/Gambel Quails, nectar for Black-chinned Hummingbirds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Anderson wolfberry
Where is Anderson wolfberry native?
Anderson wolfberry (Lycium andersonii) is native to Arizona. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Anderson wolfberry bloom?
Anderson wolfberry blooms Feb-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Anderson wolfberry need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Dry, gravelly soils. Mature height: Up to 10 ft, often shorter.
Is Anderson wolfberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Berries attract Chukars/Gambel Quails, nectar for Black-chinned Hummingbirds.
Is Anderson wolfberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Anderson wolfberry is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Anderson wolfberry?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Lycium andersonii by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Anderson wolfberry.
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