SEEDS OF SMILAX ASPERA - PRICKLY IVY
Splendid, fragrant climber with medicinal properties from which zarzaparrillas are made.
Evergreen, thorny climber of 1-2m tall with heart-shaped and reddish leaves. Greenish-yellow flowers, very fragrant. Red berries.
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| Average germination (%) | 60 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas, Temperate maritime |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Plant use | Climber, Coastal garden, Erosion control, Game-covers, Groundcover, Medicinal, Walls, fences |
| Seeds per gram | 30 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
| Soil - Type | Light, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperatures of 20ºC.
It grows in sandy, light soils from neutral to acid ones.
Used for game cover and as groundcover to stop erosion. From its roots, a refreshing drink is obtained. It is known as zarzaparrilla, a very old and famous drink in the United States and in Europe. Used against flu, gout, rheumatism, skin diseases for its diuretic, aphrodisiac and tonic properties.
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !