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Blue ridge carrionflower

Smilax lasioneura

Blue ridge carrionflower (Smilax lasioneura) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms May–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 22 U.S. states, including AR, CO, DC, FL, IA, IL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11b
Mature size: 38"–8'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: May–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Blue ridge carrionflower (Smilax lasioneura) — *Smilax lasioneura* — Blue ridge carrionflower. Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Blue ridge carrionflower (Smilax lasioneura) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms May–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, blue ridge carrionflower pairs naturally with: Hedge false bindweed (Calystegia sepium), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii var. gronovii), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia).