Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Flower Time: | Fall |
Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Tea |
Pollinators: | Self |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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