Callicarpa 'Early Amethyst' (Beautyberry) 3 gallon crabapple Even better

Even better

dry soil tolerating plant its interesting name and providing a bountiful food source

spider mites

Great as cut flowers and can be dried as well

Callicarpa 'Early Amethyst' (Beautyberry) 3 gallon crabapple Even betterMassive quantities of small, ornamental, amethyst colored fruits appear along the slender, arching branches, following the clusters of small, pinkish lavender summer blooms. Green foliage gives way to gold fall color. An easy to grow hedge or foundation plant. Deciduous. Light Needs: Partial to full sun Water Needs: Water regularly weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.