| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3-6 feet, possibly 10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3-6 feet, possibly 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: Palmately lobed bright green with yellow and creamy-white variegation. |
| Fruit: | Other: Ovoid 6 winged capsule |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Greenish-white |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous Other: Roots contain toxic hydrocyanic acid which must be removed prior to consumption |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Not Schefflera, suspected tapioca by purpleinopp | Jul 29, 2021 2:10 PM | 0 |
