Pueraria montana var. lobata
KUDZU VINE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, Pacific Islands

Other Botanical Names: Dolichos hirsutus, D. japonicus, D. lobatus, Neustanthus chinensis, Pachyrhizus thunbergianus, Phaseolus trilobus, Pueraria argyi, P. bodinieri, P. caerulea, P. harmsii, P. hirsuta, P. koten, P. lobata, P. neo-caledonica, P. pseudohirsuta, P. triloba

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Pueraria montana var. lobata
KUDZU VINE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in purple

Flowering Time: early autumn to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: informal screen, groundcovers, pergola, trellis

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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