Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Smilacaceae

Genus:

Smilax

Species:

Smilax auriculata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to sandy, well-drained habitats