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Lindheimer's Globeberry

Ibervillea lindheimeri

Lindheimer's globeberry is a drought-tough Texas cucurbit vine that sprouts each year from a huge caudex, with small flowers and shiny red berries for birds. A curiosity for xeric gardens.

Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
vine
Lifespan
perennial
Height
6–10 ft
Spacing
3–6 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
May, June
Bloom colors
yellow, green
Wildlife value
pollinators, songbirds
Landscape uses
groundcover, erosion control
Native states
TX