About
This twining climber, reaching 200-400cm, with vigorous growth for walls and structures. It bears showy blooms on the framework.
About the genus
Dioscorea can be evergreen or deciduous, twining perennials with tuberous roots and simple or palmate leaves and small bell-shaped greenish or yellow flowers in racemes from the leaf axils
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas
Care notes
CultivationFertile soil with roots in shade
PruningPrune to control size
PropagationLayer stems or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMildew in still conditions