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Peppervine

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine (Nekemias arborea) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–11b. Mature size 30'–40'. Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 20 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, IL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 4a–11b
Mature size: 30'–40'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Peppervine (Nekemias arborea) — *Nekemias arborea* — Peppervine. Photo by USchick via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Peppervine (Nekemias arborea) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–11b. Mature size 30'–40'. Blooms Apr–May.

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, peppervine pairs naturally with: Hedge false bindweed (Calystegia sepium), Shortstalk false bindweed (Calystegia silvatica), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii var. gronovii).