Apios priceana
Also Known As
- Glycine priceana
- Groundnut
- Price's Ground Nut
- Price's Potato-bean
- Traveler's Delight
- Traveler's Delight
Plant type
perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 9'-15'
- W: 2'-15'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Apios priceana plant details
Apios priceana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Apios priceana
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 9 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Apios priceana
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained
Gardening facts about Apios priceana plant
How to Grow Apios priceana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Apios for your garden
aka Apios americana 'American Groundnut', Apios tuberosa, Glycine tuberosa, American Ground Nut, Ground Nut
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-12'
Width: 2'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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