Ilex decidua (Possumhaw Holly) Size:5 gal female Prairie Liatris

Prairie Liatris

bees Host plant Bordered Patch

It prefers moist

fine textured leaves and clusters of small white flowers that appear in the summer

beneficial insects

Ilex decidua (Possumhaw Holly) Size:5 gal female Prairie LiatrisLooking for winter interest? Possumhaw Holly is an attractive deciduous shrub or small tree that flourishes in the winter. The interest is created by bright red berries that persist on the bare branches of the female plants. After the leaves drop, the plant becomes a berry explosion that takes your breath away. It is a bird magnet from winter through early spring. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun, part sun Bloom color