Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 25 - 50 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
Fruit: | Other: 1 - 2 inch three lobed, flattened capsules; each containing 2 winged seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Yellowish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |