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Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Zone 3 to
9.
Soil: Prefers sandy loam soils, but will grow in
any well-aerated acidic to circumneutral garden soil.
Growth habits: A twining, climbing leguminous perennial
vine with dark green compound leaves and brownish lavender flowers
in early summer.
Landscape uses: Plant along fence lines or let
climb up stakes at the end of a well tilthed garden bed.
Edible/Medicinal properties: Groundnut was a staple
food for eastern Native American peoples. It produces a string of
edible high protein tubers that are delicious either raw or cooked.
$5.00/4-inch pot |