Caper Bush (Capparis Spinosa) – the caper bush, also called Flinders rose, is a perennial, flowering plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers. Caper bushes are mainly used by humans for their fruit, which are rich in micronutrients. Capparis spinosa, simply known as caper,yields fruit (caper berries) and more importantly flower buds, which are widely used pickled as a vegetable condiment. Other parts of Capparis plants are used in the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 9 – 11 Height: 24 inches Bloom Season: Spring to early fall Bloom Color: White Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well drained soil, but can tolerate poor quality Deer Resistant: Yes Latin Name: Capparis spinosa Planting DirectionsTemperature: 41F Max Average Germ Time: 1 – 3 months, For best results, freeze seeds in moist sand for 2 weeks, and then sow while keeping moist and dark. Light Required: No Depth: Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Rate: 2 – 3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 36 – 48 inches