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Pueraria lobata /Kudzu
A common sight along the highways in Mississippi and other southern states
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Scientific Name:
Pueraria lobata
Common Name:
Kudzu
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
over 50 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Red, Purple
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
This fast growing vine is very invasive and can cover a mature tree in just a couple of years. It was introduced into the southeast USA to help control erosion on slopes, particularly along highways. Although it is invasive, it does control erosion and is a soil building legume.