Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Apios

Species:

Apios fortunei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification and cold stratification to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash