Sarsaparilla

Smilax aristolochiifolia

Sarsaparilla

Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Smilacaceae
Genus:
Smilax
Species:
Smilax aristolochiifolia

Growth Characteristics

Height:
8-12 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
green, white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers organic matter-rich environments