Psychotria nervosa ‘Little Psycho’ Dwarf Wild Coffee – Compact Native Shrub for Shade Gardens
Everglades Farm
Bring vibrant, native beauty to your landscape with the Dwarf Wild Coffee ‘Little Psycho’ (Psychotria nervosa ‘Little Psycho’). This compact evergreen shrub, reaching up to 4 feet, is perfect for shaded or partially sunny areas and thrives as an understory plant beneath trees or along garden borders. Its lush, glossy foliage is complemented by delicate summer flowers that attract pollinators, while bright red berries provide essential food for birds from fall through winter. ‘Little Psycho’ is drought-tolerant once established (avoid standing water), easy to maintain, and even serves as a host plant for the Tersa Sphinx Moth. Ideal for Florida and other subtropical regions, this shrub adds year-round interest and supports local wildlife, making it a standout choice for native and wildlife-friendly gardens. The seeds contain no caffeine, so they will not provide the stimulating effect of real coffee and the taste is poor.
Requires little fertilization once established; may benefit from a general-purpose fertilizer early in the growing season. USDA zones 8-11 Outdoors, approximately 25–30°F, protect from hard frost in colder zones.














