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Planting American Beautyberry in Zone 9

Callicarpa americana

American Beautyberry thrives in zone 9 (hardy 610)

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American Beautyberry has a specific planting window in zone 9. Check back in spring.

Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

around February 15

Zone's first frost

around December 15

Bloom window

June – August

Peak bloom

July

Sun required

part sun

Mature height

60"

Spacing

48" apart

Type

perennial

How to plant American Beautyberry in zone 9

Plant in spring. Modest summer flowers give way to electric-purple berry clusters in fall.

Pair with these for continuous bloom

American Beautyberry peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

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