American Groundnut (Apios americana) is a vigorous perennial vine native to eastern North America, prized for its edible, protein-rich tubers. It produces attractive purp
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best tuber yield, but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during growth and tuber development. Avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Moist, well-drained, fertile loam
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures (18-30 °C) during growing season. Tubers are cold-hardy.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
As a legume, it needs little nitrogen. Apply balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer or compost in spring.
Prefers full sun for best tuber yield, but tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during growth and tuber development. Avoid waterlogging.
Moist, well-drained, fertile loam
Thrives in warm temperatures (18-30 °C) during growing season. Tubers are cold-hardy.
Outdoor
As a legume, it needs little nitrogen. Apply balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer or compost in spring.
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-6 m
Spread
1-3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Tubers are edible when cooked. Raw tubers contain compounds that are broken down by heat.
