Rivina humilis (Pigeonberry)
$ 4.38
Pigeonberry is a charming shade-loving perennial. Its blooms are pale pink and are followed by bright red berries that are eaten by birds. It likes bright shade or morning sun exposure best but will adjust to deeper shade or a bit more sun. Pigeonberry prefers moist but well-draining soil. If not provided with supplemental water in the summer it will go dormant and come back when the rains return. Pigeonberry is an excellent addition to any woodland garden, and looks best when planted en masse.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Medium |
| Sun exposure | Part shade to shade |
| Bloom color | White, pink |
| Bloom time | Spring through fall |
| Mature height | 1-2 ft |
| Mature spread | 1-2 ft |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Host plant | Goodson's Greenstreak butterfly |
| Poisonous | Fruit and leaves are toxic if eaten |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
Comment: Dormant