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Carolina snailseed
Nephroia carolina
vine⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A deciduous climbing vine native to the southeastern United States, Carolina snailseed produces small greenish flowers followed by distinctive snail-shaped fruits. It is best suited for woodland gardens and naturalized areas where it can scramble over shrubs and trees.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation