capers
Capparis spinosa
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White/cream
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
Capers (Capparis spinosa) is a shrub for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. The white to cream flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Give it room to spread, since it grows wider than it is tall.