Hardiness Zone: 8-9;
usually dies to the ground in zone 8
Habit:
Deciduous to semi-evergreen
Growth
Rate:
Rapid
Texture:
Medium
Height:
30'
Exposure:
Sun
Climbing
Method: Tendrils;
new plants need to be tied to begin climbing
Flower/
Fruit:
Small rose pink flowers summer to fall
Comments:
Cold
sensitive but quickly grows back from cold damage; flowers on new
wood; prefers a modestly fertile sandy or light soil with moderate
moisture; produces edible tubers; tolerant of difficult conditions
(hot, dry)
