Italian Caper Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Italian Caper is a spreading, woody perennial shrub with rounded green leaves and attractive white flowers with prominent stamens. It is suitable for warm, dry gardens, containers, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. The plant prefers full sun, sharply drained soil, and moderate watering.

Features

• Woody perennial shrub
• Rounded green foliage
• Showy white flowers
• Spreading growth habit
• Suitable for warm, dry garden conditions
• Prefers sandy or rocky, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capparis spinosa
• Common Name (US): Caper Bush
• Seed Type / Variety: Italian Caper
• Growth Habit: Spreading, woody perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–May
• Germination: About 2–4 weeks under warm, suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, rocky, sharply drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; reduce once established
• Mature Plant Size: About 2–4 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide
• Plant Spacing: 3–6 feet apart