Climbing Yam
Climbing Yams are vigorous perennial vines native to China and Japan, valued for both their ornamental appeal and nutritious edible tubers. These hardy plants die back to the ground each winter and return with vigorous growth each spring, producing attractive heart-shaped leaves on twining stems that reach 8-10 feet in height, ideal for trellises, arbors, and fences.
The underground tubers develop over the growing season and are harvested in fall, offering a potato-like texture when boiled, steamed, roasted, or mashed—rich in complex carbohydrates and traditional in Asian cuisine. Cinnamon Vine, a popular variety, features fragrant white flowers in late summer that release a distinctive cinnamon-like scent, adding sensory appeal to the garden.
Remarkably cold-hardy to -25°F, these adaptable vines thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and perform reliably across USDA Zones 4-9. In areas with very warm summers, the vines can spread vigorously and may require management. Ideal for edible landscapes, permaculture designs, and vertical gardening where their dual ornamental and food value creates productive, beautiful screens and supports.
Climbing Yam
Climbing Yams are vigorous perennial vines native to China and Japan, valued for both their ornamental appeal and nutritious edible tubers. These hardy plants die back to the ground each winter and return with vigorous growth each spring, producing attractive heart-shaped leaves on twining stems that reach 8-10 feet in height, ideal for trellises, arbors, and fences.
The underground tubers develop over the growing season and are harvested in fall, offering a potato-like texture when boiled, steamed, roasted, or mashed—rich in complex carbohydrates and traditional in Asian cuisine. Cinnamon Vine, a popular variety, features fragrant white flowers in late summer that release a distinctive cinnamon-like scent, adding sensory appeal to the garden.
Remarkably cold-hardy to -25°F, these adaptable vines thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and perform reliably across USDA Zones 4-9. In areas with very warm summers, the vines can spread vigorously and may require management. Ideal for edible landscapes, permaculture designs, and vertical gardening where their dual ornamental and food value creates productive, beautiful screens and supports.
