Lycium barbarum (Goji Berry) Herb Plant
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) Herb in 1 litre Pot
Goji berry or Lycium barbarum is a deciduous shrub which flowers from June until August and berries ripen from August - October. The flowers have both male and female organs. It can grow to 3m x 4m over several years. Makes an effective hedge.
Herb Usage
Goji is used for diabetes, high blood pressure, poor circulation, fever, malaria, and cancer. It's also used for erectile dysfunction (ED), dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus); and to reduce fever, sweating, irritability, thirst, nosebleeds, cough, and wheezing.
Some people use goji as an eye tonic for blurred vision, for macular degeneration, and for other eye disorders. Goji is also used to strengthen muscles and bone, and as a blood, liver, and kidney tonic.In foods, the berries are eaten raw or used in cooking.
Goji is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn't enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them!
Buy Goji Berry Herb Online
Our potted Goji berry herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September. If cut back mid season a new flush of growth and flowers will result.
Lycium barbarum (Goji Berry) Herb Plant | |
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Aspect/Site | Full sun/Partial shade |
Soil Type | Well-drained soil |
Flower Colour | Mauve |
Height | 400cm |
Spread | 150cm |
Latin Name | Lycium barbarum 'Goji Berry' |
Hardiness | RHS rating H5 - Hardy - Cold winter |
Culinary | Edible Berries |
Scented | None |
Medicinal/Cosmetic | Herbal medicine |
Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Autumn |
Special Features | Architectural |
Type of Garden | Herb |