Dioscorea alta is a deciduous climbing perennial belonging to the Dioscorea genus, which is known for its tuberous roots and twining habit. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, from acid to alkaline. It prefers full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south- or east-facing locations. Suitable for patio containers, wildlife gardens, and wall-side borders, Dioscorea alta can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings and is hardy to UK zone H1c. It is particularly notable for its interest during the winter season.

Dioscorea alta is a deciduous climbing perennial with tuberous roots, ideal for patios and wildlife gardens, offering winter interest and thriving in full sun

Dioscorea alta

Dioscorea bulbifera (commonly known as the air potato, air yam, bitter yam, cheeky yam, potato yam, aerial yam, and parsnip yam) is a species of true yam in the yam family, Dioscoreaceae. It is native to Africa, Asia and northern Australia. It is widely cultivated and has become naturalized in many regions. 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.

Dioscorea bulbifera, commonly known as air potato, is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. This twining perennial features tuberous roots and is recognized for its simple or palmate leaves, with bell-shaped flowers that emerge in racemes from the leaf axils. Also referred to as acom, aerial yam, Otaheite potato, or Otaheite yam, it offers a unique addition to any collection.

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Dioscorea bulbifera

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.

Dioscorea hastifolia, commonly known as adjigo yam or warram yam, is part of the Dioscoreaceae family, which encompasses a variety of twining perennials that produce tuberous roots. This species features distinctive leaves that can be either simple or palmate, and it produces small, bell-shaped flowers that grow in racemes from the axils of the leaves.

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Dioscorea hastifolia

Dioscorea quinqueloba is a deciduous climbing plant belonging to the Dioscorea genus, known for its twining perennials with tuberous roots. This climber thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. It is hardy to UK zone H1c and is suitable for patio containers, wildlife gardens, and wall-side borders. The plant flowers in spring and summer, producing small bell-shaped flowers in racemes from the leaf axils. Cultivation is best with fertile soil and shaded roots, and propagation can be achieved by seed or softwood cuttings.

Dioscorea quinqueloba is a deciduous climber with tuberous roots, ideal for patios and wildlife gardens, flowering in spring and summer in sheltered spots.

Dioscorea quinqueloba

Dioscorea sylvatica is a deciduous climbing perennial belonging to the Dioscorea genus, known for its tuberous roots and twining habit. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or east-facing positions with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. It is hardy to H1c in the UK and is suitable for patio and container planting, wildlife gardens, and wall-side borders. Cultivation involves planting at the appropriate depth in well-drained soil, with propagation possible by seed or softwood cuttings. It offers seasonal interest during winter.

Dioscorea sylvatica is a deciduous climbing perennial with tuberous roots, ideal for patios and wildlife gardens, offering winter interest in sheltered spots.