Capparis spinosa
CAPER BUSH
Capparaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early autumn

Leaves: grey-green; red-purple new leaves

Bark & Stems: spines

Edibility: edible flower buds
 
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Capparis spinosa
CAPER BUSH
Capparaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early autumn

Leaves: grey-green; red-purple new leaves

Bark & Stems: spines

Edibility: edible flower buds


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: barrier, spillover, border, crevice, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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