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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

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Ampelopsis arboreaAmpelopsis arborea

Pepper Vine, Peppervine

In Stock: 0.868 lb (Total:0.868lb)

Ampelopsis arborea

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0.87 lb LA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

27,129

Quantity:

0.87 lb

Collected in:

Louisiana

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831483

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Ampelopsis (Nekemias) arborea, commonly known as peppervine, is a robust native deciduous vine belonging to the Vitaceae (grape) family. Found predominantly in the wet areas, such as bogs and stream banks, this vine thrives in moist soil, making it a versatile choice for damp landscapes. Standing out with its vibrant growth, peppervine develops small, five-petaled green flowers arranged in short cymes during the summer. These blooms are followed by striking blue-black drupes that mature from late summer into early fall. The plant performs optimally in full sun, enhancing its fruit production. While this vigorous vine offers excellent cover and food for wildlife, attracting many songbirds and providing bedding cover for whitetail deer, it can become invasive in garden settings. It's ideal for camouflaging unsightly areas like fences or arbors, where its new leaves display a captivating bright red hue. With lustrous, doubly-pinnate leaves and shiny berries, peppervine can form dense mats, demonstrating its adaptability by either climbing with tendrils or spanning thickets without support. Though a rich source of wildlife nourishment, its presence in gardens should be managed by early spring removal to prevent overtaking. This plant is a key component of wetlands or non-wetland regions stretching from Texas to Virginia and Florida.