Capparis Spinosa Caper Bush Seeds - Herbal Plant

Caper Bush is a hardy perennial shrub known for its edible flower buds (capers) and attractive trailing growth habit. The plant produces white to pinkish ornamental flowers with long purple stamens, followed by decorative fruit capsules. It thrives in hot, dry Mediterranean climates with full sun and well-drained rocky or sandy soil. Suitable for rock gardens, herb gardens, xeriscapes, and coastal landscapes.

Features

• Mediterranean edible herbal shrub
• Produces culinary caper flower buds
• Drought and heat tolerant plant
• Ornamental white-pink flowers
• Trailing and spreading growth habit
• Ideal for rocky dry gardens
• Low-maintenance edible herb

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capparis spinosa
• Common Name (US): Caper Bush
• Seed Type / Variety: Culinary Herbal Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial trailing shrub
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: March-June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days with warm, dry stratification recommended
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained rocky, sandy, or poor soil
• Watering Needs: Low watering, drought tolerant
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall, spreading 3-6 feet
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart