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Sarsaparilla vine

Smilax pumila

Sarsaparilla vine (Smilax pumila) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6b–11b. Mature size 6"–3'.

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Family
—
Group
vine
Native range
Native to AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, SC, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6b–11b
Mature size
6"–3'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
—
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Sarsaparilla vine (Smilax pumila)
Smilax pumila — Sarsaparilla vine. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Laura Clark, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Sarsaparilla vine (Smilax pumila) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6b–11b. Mature size 6"–3'. 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, sarsaparilla vine pairs naturally with: Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata), Maypop / Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis), Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens).

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