Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | about 1 foot on ground |
Plant Spread: | 3 or more feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Vegetable Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets |
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