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Carolina snailseed

Cocculus carolinus

Carolina snailseed (Cocculus carolinus) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 6'–15'. Blooms Jun–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 17 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–11b
Mature size: 6'–15'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jun–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Carolina snailseed (Cocculus carolinus) — *Cocculus carolinus* — Carolina snailseed. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Carolina snailseed (Cocculus carolinus) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 6'–15'. Blooms Jun–Aug. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

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, carolina snailseed pairs naturally with: Maypop / Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis), Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia).