Apios Species, American Potato Bean, Ground Nut
Apiosamericana
Synonym
Apios
americana var. turrigera
Apios
tuberosa
Glycine
apios
Last fall, I found these growing along the river behind my house. I dug a few of the bulbs up, and planted them along the side of garden ...Read More
Shouldn't the USDA hardiness go all the way up to 10b based on the map at ...Read More
I've only dealt with this as a weed, when it appeared among perennials in the garden (Boston, MA Z6a). It twines around existing plants a...Read More
This plant suddenly appeared in a garden of phlox, day lilies, and a few peonies (other spring plants that are too early for it) a few ye...Read More
Love this plant. Not invasive in my zone, and looks great along side the creek in my yard.
A delicate-looking twiner with attractive flowers and tasty tubers, Apios Americana prefers sunny, moist locations and really thrives if ...Read More
The tubers of this plant are delicious and grow prolifically in my garden. The tubers are analyzed to have a protein content of about th...Read More
This plant is a nightmare in my garden, the bane of my existence, growing unchecked for years before my arrival. The pods have imbedded ...Read More
I really like this plant. I have it growing again the brick wall of my house, bordered by the concrete pathway to the door so it's well c...Read More
This plant can be very invasive. I have to tear it out by the bushel to keep it from smothering my shrubs. I rated it as a neutral becaus...Read More
Groundnut, Potato Bean Apios americana is native to Texas and other States.
This plant is beautiful but aggressive. I wanted it to cover a fence and it is covering a large clump of pampas grass. It dies back to ...Read More
Until a year ago I had no clue what this vine was. It was always there. I love it. It is delicate and very abundant. Thanks to your c...Read More
Physical Characteristics: Perennial growing to 1.2 meters. It is hardy to zone 3. It is in leaf from April to November, in flower from Ju...Read More