Seeds
Cocculus carolinus
Carolina Snailseed, also called Carolina Moonseed or Red-berried Moonseed (Cocculus carolinus) is a native perennial vine known for its attractive heart-shaped leaves and clusters of brilliant red fruit that mature in late summer and fall. The vine naturally grows along woodland edges, thickets, fences, and other areas where it can climb surrounding vegetation. Its colorful fruit provides ornamental interest and is eaten by birds and other wildlife. The unusual curved seed inside the fruit gives the plant its common name, snailseed. Carolina Snailseed is a great choice for native wildlife plantings and naturalized areas where a vigorous native vine has room to grow. Each pack contains 25 seeds. Seeds collected and packed by Base Camp North. Note: The fruit is for wildlife and should not be marketed as edible for people. A member of the moonseed family (Menispermaceae), this is a different species from Canada Moonseed (Menispermum canadense). Carolina Snailseed has red ripe fruit and snail-shaped stones; Canada Moonseed has blue-black ripe fruit.
Small-batch seed lots are gathered, cleaned, processed, and packed by Josh at Base Camp North with help from a few friends in Pennsylvania.
25 Seeds
SKU BCN-SNAIL-25-2026
$5.99
5 available
SKU BCN-SNAIL-25-2026 · 5 available
$5.99
5 in stock
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Hardiness
Zone 5
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Adaptable
Bloom or harvest season
Fall
Mature height
10-25 ft
Spacing
3-6 ft
Native range
Eastern North America
Wildlife value
High
Pollinator value
Moderate
Carolina Snailseed is a vigorous woody/perennial climbing vine. Provide a fence, trellis, shrub, or other structure for support. It tolerates a range of growing conditions and can spread once established, so plant it where a climbing native vine is appropriate and where its growth can be managed.
Carolina Snailseed seeds have dormancy and benefit from cold, moist stratification. Clean remaining fruit pulp from the seeds before storage or planting. Place seeds in a slightly moist medium and refrigerate for approximately 60–90 days, then sow about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Alternatively, seeds can be sown outdoors in fall and allowed to experience natural winter conditions. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination may be irregular, and some seeds can take longer than one season to emerge.
Seeds
Asclepias syriaca
$5.99
Grow Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), a native perennial wildflower and an important host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Common Milkweed produces clusters of fragrant pink to mauve flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. Established plants spread through underground rhizomes and can develop into colonies, making the species particularly useful for larger native gardens, meadow plantings, pollinator habitat, and wildlife areas. Milkweed is an important component of monarch habitat because monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed plants. Seed Details: - Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - 2026 harvest - Cleaned and processed by Base Camp North - Untreated seeds - Seed-grown plants may naturally vary - Sold for propagation Growing Information: Common Milkweed seed generally benefits from cold, moist stratification before spring planting. Seeds can also be fall-sown outdoors where natural winter conditions provide stratification. Common Milkweed can spread once established and should be planted where its colony-forming growth habit is appropriate. No specific germination percentage is guaranteed. Seeds are sold for propagation and are not intended for consumption. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
Gathered, processed, and packed by Base Camp North.
25 available
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Seeds
$24.99
Start a diverse native planting with a curated collection of Pennsylvania native tree and shrub seeds selected for woodland edges, habitat restoration, naturalized landscapes, and backyard native gardens. This collection includes five individually packaged species, with approximately 25 seeds per packet and approximately 125 seeds total. Includes: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) — 25 seeds Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) — 25 seeds Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) — 25 seeds Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) — 25 seeds Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) — 25 seeds Together, these species provide a mix of trees and shrubs that can add structure, fruit, cover, fall color, and ecological value to a planting. This collection is a good fit for native gardeners, landowners, habitat projects, woodland restoration, naturalized borders, and anyone who wants to establish a broader mix of native woody plants from seed. Each species comes in its own labeled packet. The seeds are not mixed together, so you can sow each species according to its individual germination requirements. Woody native seeds often require cold stratification or other pretreatment. Germination times vary by species and may be irregular. Growing native trees and shrubs from seed is a longer-term project, but it can be an economical way to establish larger numbers of plants. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
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6 available
Bundle
One (1) Pennsylvania Native Tree & Shrub Seed Collection - 5 Species / 125 Seeds
Seeds
Quercus michauxii
$5.99
Grow Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii), a large native oak of moist bottomlands and low woods. Its broad, chestnut-like leaves form a substantial shade tree, while its large acorns provide valuable seasonal food for deer, squirrels, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Swamp Chestnut Oak is also known as basket oak or cow oak. It is a strong choice for wildlife plantings, restoration projects, large food-forest sites, and spacious native landscapes with moist, well-drained soil. Seed Details: - 25 acorns per pack - Fresh 2026 acorns - Untreated - Sold for propagation - Seasonal, limited-availability item - Acorns may begin root development soon after harvest Fresh white-oak-group acorns are sensitive to drying and should be planted promptly. Seed-grown trees naturally vary, and germination percentage and timing are not guaranteed. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
Gathered, processed, and packed by Base Camp North.
5 available
Pack of 25
