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Dioscorea villosa

Also Known As

  • Dioscorea paniculata
  • Wild Yam

Plant type

vine, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6'-30'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Dioscorea villosa plant details

Dioscorea villosa is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber or vine with chartreuse foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea villosa

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or vine
Plant family: dioscoreaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse
Mature size: 2 FT - 30 - wide, 6 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive veining, native plant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea villosa

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wild Yam is a beautiful little vine with glossy green leaves that have a wonderful pattern of veins showing. The texture effect is terrific! Small flowers in chains yield unique three sided seed pods. Dioscorea villosa dies back in winter and returns from the tuber each spring. Our plants are propagated here at the nursery and not wild-collected, but the original cutting came from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. US Native Climber.

Gardening facts about Dioscorea villosa plant

How to Grow Dioscorea villosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Fruit

    • green
    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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