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Dioscorea quinquilobata
Also Known As
- Five-Lobed Hardy Yam
Plant type
perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 15'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Dioscorea quinquilobata plant details
Dioscorea quinquilobata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea quinquilobata
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
- Plant family: dioscoreaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 15 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea quinquilobata
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Dioscorea quinquilobata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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