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Alabama supplejack

Berchemia scandens

Alabama supplejack (Berchemia scandens) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 24'–60'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 16 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–11b
Mature size: 24'–60'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Alabama supplejack (Berchemia scandens) — *Berchemia scandens* — Alabama supplejack. Photo by Mason Brock (Masebrock at en.wikipedia) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Alabama supplejack (Berchemia scandens) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 24'–60'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, alabama supplejack pairs naturally with: Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata), Maypop / Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis), Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens).