« Previous Plant | Next Plant »
Inkberry is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense, multi-branched habit and glossy dark green foliage that provides year-round interest. Small greenish-white flowers appear in spring, attracting pollinators and serving as a host plant for Henry’s elfin butterfly. Female plants produce dark berries when a male pollinator is nearby, providing valuable winter food for birds and small mammals.
| • | Green |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Inkberry thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic clay or sandy soil, though it also tolerates moist or occasionally wet conditions. Moderately salt-tolerant and naturally adapted to boggy environments, it requires little pruning unless grown as a hedge. If needed, prune in early spring before new growth begins.