Devil's Claw, Grapple Plant, Wood Spider, Harpago

Harpagophytumprocumbens

Genus
Harpagophytum (harp-ah-go-FY-tum)
Species
procumbens (pro-KUM-benz)
Synonym
Uncaria procumbens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

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Underwood, IN | January 2014 | positive

Hello everyone! I'm trying to find some seed for Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens). Does anyone have some? or can they direct me ...Read More

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