This drought tolerant Florida Native is easily grown in sun or shade. Their bright red berries provide a source of food for birds and their small pink flower clusters often attract bees and butterflies.

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How to care for Rouge Plant

Light. Grows in full sun, part sun or shade. It does especially well in light shade.

Water. It generally wants moist soil. Once established it handles short dry spells, so water during long droughts.

Soil and feeding. It grows in sandy, limestone or organic soils. It tolerates poor soil but thrives with some organic matter in the top layer.

Size. Usually 3–5 ft tall and 1–3 ft wide.

Problems to watch. The weak stems break easily in wind, so plant it in a protected spot. It reseeds readily and can spread aggressively in shade; pull extra seedlings.

Good to know. A Florida native that flowers and fruits nearly all year. Birds eat the red berries. It tolerates some salty wind but not direct salt spray.