Dioscorea batata/Air Potato Vine

Attractive foliage, but a very aggressively growing vine that can become a pest if not controlled
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Attractive foliage, but a very aggressively growing vine that can become a pest if not controlled	Aggressive summer growth under nearly any condition	Close-up of the heart-shaped foliage with impressed veins
The air potato produced by this vine


Scientific Name:	Dioscorea batata
Common Name:	Air Potato Vine
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	10-15 feet
Spread:	10 - 15 feet
Fruit present:	Summer, Fall
Fruit color:	Brown
Light Exposure:	Part Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:	Fast
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	This is an interesting vine, but a terribly aggressive vine that can become invasive in a short time. Grow where plants can be controlled.