Apios americana (groundnut)
Apios americana (groundnut)
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This trailing plant is part of the pea family and can climb and twine when supported. It boasts pea-like flowers and eye-catching compound leaves. Native to the northeastern U.S., it is ideal for covering a spacious trellis and can grow up to several feet tall per season. Its walnut-sized tubers are a nutritious and can be prepared like potatoes.
Herbaceous Vine
Height and Width: 4-8 ft. x 2 ft.
Zone: 5-9
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The groundnut plants died almost immediately. The other plants that I bought are doing fine and one is already blooming. I had planted some groundnut tubers last fall and those are coming up really well, they grow about 6 inches a day, so I think it's a really nice native vine, maybe just doesn't like to be transplanted.
We are sorry to hear that your ground nuts do not currently appear to be thriving. The underground tubers are much stronger and more resilient than its aerial vines, especially at their young age. If the top growth is showing signs of stress or appears to be dying back do not give up on the plants. If you continue to provide the appropriate care (such as maintainting correct soil moisture) you should start to see new growth coming up from the tubers. If for some reason you do not see new growth after a few weeks of care then please let us know, as we stand behind the quality and vigor of our Apios americana plant. We agree that this native (to many areas in the US) perennial vine is a valuable addition to any garden; especially the perennial food garden.