Wild Yam
Dioscorea villosa
Lush and verdant, Wild Yam is an interesting native vine perfect for the gardener looking to add a curiosity to their garden. As a perennial vine, heart-shaped leaves with distinctive veins emerge from the ground each year, growing quickly into a flourishing vine with understated flowers that develop into unusual seed capsules. Explore the underappreciated with this pretty vine.
Conditions: Full sun to part sun; dry to moist soil
Size: 6′ – 15′ tall
Zone: 5 – 9
Wildlife Value: Provides cover for wildlife