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Carolina snailseed

Carolina snailseed

Nephroia carolina

vine part shade💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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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
Climbing
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–12′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Menispermaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with