Pigeon Berry (Rivina humilis): Shade-Loving Native with Red Berries

Pigeon berry, also called bloodberry, rouge plant, baby pepper, or coral berry, is a tender perennial native to the Americas. It has light green, ovate leaves and produces slender spikes of small, white to pink flowers followed by showy, bright red berries that attract birds.

Botanical Profile

This plant thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It's perennial in frost-free zones, grown as an annual or self-seeder elsewhere. Excellent for naturalized shade gardens and wildlife plantings. All parts are toxic if ingested in quantity.