Crimson Star Goji™ (conventional)

This excellent commercial Chinese variety, also known as Ningxia #1 and Matrimony Vine, is very productive of high quality, large bright red berries that are loaded with all the anti-oxidants, carotene, minerals and essential amino acids that goji is getting so much acclaim for. Very productive bushes ripen their berries throughout the summer and are self fertile. Cold Hardy to USDA zone 5. Packed with healthful benefits. Grows 8 to 10 feet tall. Light purple bell-shaped flowers appear in May, continuing through the summer. Orange-red berries follow, ripening in early fall. The berries have rich, sweet flavor and are eaten fresh or dried like raisins. They contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants of any fruit, have more carotene than carrots and contain all essential amino acids and many minerals. The plants are self-fertile and drought-resistant. Likes full to one-half day sun.