Bristly Sarsaparilla Seeds

Bristly Sarsaparilla (Aralia hispida) is a native perennial subshrub with upright, often reddish stems and clusters of dark purple fruit. It suits sunny or partly shaded sites with dry, well-drained soil, including sandy or rocky ground.

For sowing, soak the seeds for 24 hours, then give them 3 to 5 months of cold moist stratification before sowing. Germination can be slow. This is species guidance, not a germination test for this seed lot.