Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Capparaceae

Genus:

Capparis

Species:

Capparis rigida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and consistent moisture. Fresh seeds show better germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI