Overview
Dioscorea hastifolia is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Dioscorea, part of the Dioscoreaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Dioscorea hastifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
Dioscorea hastifolia, the adjigo (ˈadʒɪɡəʊ) yam, also known as the warram, is a yam with long, white, edible tubers that is native to Southwest Australia. It is a climbing vine with hastate, spearheaded, leaves and bears green triangular fruit. The tubers are used by Aboriginal Australians as a source of carbohydrates, who managed the plant extensively in agriculture-like systems. After the yellow flowers have seeded the plant is dug up in winter and roasted. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs a warm, frost-free position in the UK (RHS H1c). It works well for patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and wall side borders. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dioscorea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Dioscorea hastifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dioscorea hastifolia
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Froghoppers
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dioscorea hastifolia?
Dioscorea hastifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dioscorea hastifolia need?
Dioscorea hastifolia grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dioscorea hastifolia hardy in the UK?
Dioscorea hastifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Dioscorea hastifolia?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
