woodland wildflower
Pigeonberry
Rivina humilis
Also known as Rouge Plant, Baby-peppers, Bloodberry, rougeplant
1 of 2Native to the Southwest and the Southeast
Southern North America from Florida to Arizona, north to Oklahoma and Arkansas, south through Central America and the Caribbean to tropical South America
- Light Partial shade Sun tolerance
- Moisture Moist Moisture preference
- Zones n/a Cold to heat range
- Bloom Jan–Dec Flowering time
- Height up to 3 ft to 0.9 m
- Life cycle Perennial Annual to perennial
In the garden
A woodland wildflower for partial shade and evenly moist soil. Its white and pink flowers peak in April. At up to 3 ft, it suits shade gardens and woodland edges.
Growing conditions
Light
Full sun Partial shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist Wet
When it blooms
The Pigeonberry's white and pink flowers bloom January to December, peaking in April. This spring display draws flower flies and butterflies.
Pigeonberry blooms white & pinkFoliage
Pollinators & wildlife
- Flower flies Scarlet Hover Fly also Tropical Plushback
- Butterflies White Peacock
Full plant details
Where it grows
- Habitat
- WoodlandThe wild plant community it grows in.
- Native range
- The Southwest and the SoutheastUnited States (9): AL, AR, AZ, FL, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX. Where it grows wild on its own, by state and province.
- Native distribution
- Southern North America from Florida to Arizona, north to Oklahoma and Arkansas, south through Central America and the Caribbean to tropical South AmericaThe same native range, usually more exact than the state list, and often noting where it has spread beyond it.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Partial shadeHow much sun it takes, from full sun to full shade.
- Moisture
- MoistThe soil dampness it prefers, from dry to wet.
- Soil
- Moist and well-drained sand, sandy loam, loam, clay, and calcareous soilsThe soils it grows in naturally.
- Water use
- MediumHow thirsty it is, a rough guide to how often to water.
Growth & form
- Height
- up to 3 ft (to 0.9 m)Typical mature height.
- Life cycle
- PerennialWhether it lives a single season (annual), two (biennial), or returns for years (perennial).
Flowers, foliage & fruit
- Type
- WildflowerWhat kind of plant it is.
- Bloom
- Jan–DecWhen it flowers.
- Flower color
- White, PinkThe bloom color, or colors.
- Fruit/Seeds
- ripens Jan–DecThe seed or fruit it sets after flowering.
- Toxicity
- None knownWhether any part is poisonous to people or pets.