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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.

    By: Brushwood Nursery

    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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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    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 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
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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
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    Dioscorea dodecaneura

    aka Dioscorea discolor, Ornamental Yam, Variegated Monkey Ball Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'

    Width: 6'

    • bright shade - dappled shade
    • regular
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