Apios Americana Ground Nut is a vining perennial that produces edible legumes that taste like a mixture of nuts and potatoes and pack in three times the protein of traditional potatoes. Blooming all summer long, these reddish purple flowers look similar to Wisteria. This plant can be left to trail along the ground or can be trained to grow onto a fence or trellis.The Apios Americana performs best with full sun and consistent moisture. Offer contains (1) Apios Americana Ground Nut plant in a 1 gallon grower container Mature size 6″ tall and 8-16′ long Best grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9 Performs best outdoors in full sun Thrives in most soil types with consistent moisture and good drainage Reddish brown blooms from mid to late summer Flavor is similar to a potato but a bit nuttier Contains 3 times the protein of a potato Edible legume