Purple Yacon (Yacón) - Smallanthus sonchifolius Other Herb Spice & VegetableThe Purple Yacn, a relative of the sunflower, is similar in growth habits. It is a plant from the Andes with purple tubers (roots) and yellow flowers. Raw or cooked, the tubers are sweet like a mix of apple, pear, and watermelon, resembling a sweeter version of jicama. It's also known as Purple Earth Apple. Average mature height: 4 6 feet Light: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moist, well drained Zones: 7 11
Zones: Perennial 6-11 (Pomegranates love warm
Mature height: 1-2 feet tall
(this will also work on a fiddle leaf fig tree that you keep as a houseplant
Drought Tolerant)
Related to South America's Yerba Maté
light pink blooms from spring through summer
and in many perfumes
• Watering: Keep consistently moist/humid but not soggy
broadleaf evergreen that can reach 40 feet but can also be container grown or pruned to bush size
Light: Full sun to mostly sun
make a welcome addition to your wedding
the Basjoo reigns supreme