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kudzu

kudzu

Pueraria montana

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 10b

A vigorous twining vine with large trifoliate leaves and fragrant purple flowers in late summer. Highly invasive in many regions; use with caution or avoid in sensitive ecosystems.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–100′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 5aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 10b

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

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Eastern Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatoredibleerosion controlfibermedicinalnitrogen fixerwildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafrootflowerpod

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, root cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with