About
Dioscorea caucasica, the Caucasus yam root, is a twining yam from the Caucasus producing the characteristic heart-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers of the genus. An ornamental climber for a sheltered, moist border.
About the genus
Dioscorea, the yams, are evergreen or deciduous twining perennials with tuberous roots, heart-shaped to palmate leaves and small, bell-shaped greenish or yellow flowers in leaf-axil racemes. Several species are important food crops in tropical regions worldwide; others are grown as ornamental climbers.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.