How much sun does Limber caper need?

Limber caper grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Limber caper bloom?

Limber caper blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Limber caper native?

Limber caper (Capparis flexuosa) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What butterflies or moths does Limber caper host?

Limber caper is a larval host plant for Florida white butterfly.

Limber caper

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Capparis flexuosa

Last reviewed: November 2026

Limber caper (Capparis flexuosa) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw moths and bees.

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Toxicity unknown

Limber caper (Capparis flexuosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

96"–180" H × 72"–120" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

Pollinators

moths, bees

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A sprawling evergreen shrub or small tree of coastal hammocks with glossy leaves and showy white flowers with long, delicate stamens that open in the evening and fade by the next day. Its loose, arching branches give it an informal, tropical character.

Growing Limber caper

Grow Limber caper in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 96 to 180 inches tall and spread 72 to 120 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Host plant for Florida white butterfly.

Night-blooming flowers draw moths, and the foliage is the primary larval host of the Florida white butterfly.

Common questions

How much sun does Limber caper need?: Limber caper grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Limber caper bloom?: Limber caper blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Limber caper native?: Limber caper (Capparis flexuosa) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What butterflies or moths does Limber caper host?: Limber caper is a larval host plant for Florida white butterfly.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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