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    • Photo of Dioscorea polystachya 'Variegata' foliage 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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low
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    Dioscorea mexicana

    aka Dioscorea macrostachya, Elephant's Foot, Mexican Yam

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
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    Dioscorea villosa

    aka Dioscorea paniculata, Wild Yam

    Plant Type

    Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-30'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Dioscorea sylvatica

    aka Elephant's Foot, Wild Yam

    Plant Type

    Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-14'

    Width: 1'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Dioscorea sylvatica form by Martin Heigan
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    Dioscorea polystachya

    aka Dioscorea batatas, Air Potato Vine, Chinese Yam

    Plant Type

    Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dioscorea polystachya fruit by Alan Lorence
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