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Smilaxpumila

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Genus

Smilax (SMIL-aks)

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Species

pumila (POO-mil-uh)

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Synonym

Smilax humilis

Smilax pubera

Smilax puberula

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Green

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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