Cynanchum Species, Japanese Rough Potato

Cynanchumjaponicum

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cynanchum (sigh-NAN-chum)
Species
japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)
Synonym
Metaplexis chinensis
Metaplexis japonica
Metaplexis stauntonii
Pergularia japonica
Urostelma chinensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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