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    • Photo of Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Dioscorea batatas 'Variegata'
    • Dioscorea oppositifolia
    • Air Potato Vine
    • Chinese Yam
    • Variegated Cinnamon

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 2'-10'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata' plant details

    Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
    Plant family: dioscoreaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cinnamon-scented, heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The variegated form of the above. Again, not at all invasive like some of the species of this Genus. This is a highly sought after vine and generally not available in the trade for some reason. It's charming, behaves and is so sweet in the variegated form.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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