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Ulluco, Melluco, Papa Lisa

Ullucustuberosus

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Ullucus tuberosus by scirpidiella
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Species
tuberosus (too-ber-OH-sus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Height

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Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

San Francisco, California

Sweet Home, Oregon

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