Tropaeolum tricolorum
Basic Information
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: tropaeolum
Plant ID (slug): tropaeolum-tricolorum
Numeric ID: 4679
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Tropaeolum tricolorum is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Chile, Bolivia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tuber - cooked[177]. Small[200]. The round tubers are up to 6cm in diameter[260].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Tropaeolum tricolorum PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Tropaeolum tricolorum is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.