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Pigeonberry

Rivina humilis

Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–13a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Mar–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 10 U.S. states, including AL, AR, AZ, FL, HI, LA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 4a–13a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Mar–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis) — *Rivina humilis* — Pigeonberry. Photo by Hans Hillewaert via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–13a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Mar–Oct.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, pigeonberry pairs naturally with: Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris), Southern maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus), Maidenhair spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes ssp. trichomanes), Coon's tail (Ceratophyllum demersum).