Rockroot
Agdestis clematidea
- Native to:
- El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico
P. Acevedo






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phytolaccaceae
- Genus:
- Agdestis
- Species:
- Agdestis clematidea
- USDA Symbol:
- AGCL3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions