vine⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 9b
A native North American climbing vine with small, fragrant purple flowers and edible underground tubers similar to potatoes. Valuable for permaculture systems as a nitrogen-fixing legume that produces nutritious food while improving soil.
Overview
Form
Climbing
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–15′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 5aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
