Piper sarasinorum
Piper sarasinorum, known as Sarasin's Pepper, is an evergreen ornamental shrub in the Piperaceae family. It prefers part shade and medium watering, growing in loamy, sandy, or peaty soils to a height of 1–3 meters. This plant blooms with white and green flowers in July, August, and September. It is fragrant, attracts pollinators, and is not toxic.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Peaty
Height
1–3 m
Spread
1–2 m
Zones
8–11
Flower colors
This shrub is suitable for USDA zones 8–11. It thrives in part shade with medium water requirements. The soil should be well-draining, ideally a mix of loam, sand, and peat.
Sarasin's Pepper is an evergreen species that produces fragrant flowers in white and green during the summer months. It is known to attract pollinators and is non-toxic.