Corkystem Passionvine (Passiflora suberosa) Outdoor Cooley's Water Willow (Justicia cooleyi)

Cooley's Water Willow (Justicia cooleyi) is a rare perennial herb recognized as endangered in Florida

including sandy soil

creating a vibrant and sustainable garden environment

Christmasberry gets its common name from the bright red

True to its name

Corkystem Passionvine (Passiflora suberosa) Outdoor Cooley's Water Willow (Justicia cooleyi)This perennial vine is a host plant for the Gulf fritillary, Zebra longwing, Variegated fritilary, and Julia butterflies. Bloom color is green and the flowers are a little larger than a quarter in size. It likes part shade to sun and grows in moist to dry soils. The berries can contain small amounts of cyanide when green and birds will eat the berries when ripe. The seeds berries turn dark purple when ripe.