Schisandraceae
Schisandra glabra
Schisandra glabra
Also known as Stellandria glabra, Schisandra coccinea
Zones 5–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Native · Vine · Climbing · Medicinal · Rare · Schisandra · Southeastern · Shade · Historic
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Bay Star-vine is a rare native climbing plant from the southeastern United States with potential medicinal properties. It thrives in partial shade with well-draining soil and moderate moisture levels. This uncommon vine requires patient gardeners as it establishes slowly but rewards with unique foliage and historical significance.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is moist, ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
- Attracts
- Bees
Sources: trefle
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