American Beautyberry, French Mulberry, Callicarpa americana – Ornamental Shrub, Mosquito Repellent, Wildlife Attraction - Seeds

What you will get. You will receive seeds for growing the American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) plants.  You have options to choose from:1. 25 seeds2. 50 seeds3. 100 seedsDescription. American beautyberry has a scientific name of Callicarpa americana and is a shrub that often grows to 3’ to 5’ tall and about the same width. The plants are easy to grow and cold hardy to USDA hardiness zones 6 to 10.Fun points. 1. Ornamental. The most striking feature of American beautyberry is its clusters of glossy and showy purple berries along the branches appearing early in the fall and lasting into the winter. 2. Biting insect repellent. In the early 20th-century, farmers already knew to place fresh crushed beautyberry leaves beneath horse and mule harnesses to repel biting bugs. Recent research showed that compounds found in beautyberry leaves have amazing natural insect repellent properties. 3. Used for bonsai. As a result of its beauty and ease to grow, American beautyberry is one of many