Beautyberry Early Amethyst

There's nothing quite like the moment in late summer when Early Amethyst Beautyberry reveals its secret. All season it's a pleasant, unassuming shrub — then suddenly, the branches are smothered in the most vivid, electric violet-purple berries you've ever seen in a garden. Clustered tightly along every stem, the berries glow like amethyst jewels and persist well into fall, long after the leaves have dropped.

Early Amethyst is a superior selection of American Beautyberry that lives up to its name — berrying earlier than the species and with exceptional berry density. It's a native-friendly, wildlife-friendly shrub that birds love, and it's remarkably easy to grow in a wide range of conditions. Cut it back hard in late winter and it bounces back vigorously each spring.

• Mature Height: 4–5 ft
• Mature Spread: 4–5 ft
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Berry Color: Vivid violet-purple, clustered along stems
• Berry Season: Late summer through fall
• Wildlife Value: Excellent — birds love the berries
• Maintenance: Cut back hard in late winter for best form and berry production
• Container Size: 3 gallon

Ideal For: Mixed borders, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and anywhere you want a jaw-dropping fall display that stops visitors in their tracks.

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