5 Bare Root Wild Yam Plants - Organic Perennial Vine

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a perennial vine native to North America, valued for its twining growth habit and heart-shaped leaves. This organic bare root plant is an excellent choice for naturalizing in woodland gardens, along fences, or in pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its vigorous vines can quickly cover trellises and arbors, adding lush greenery to vertical spaces.

Wild Yam is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is dioecious, with separate male and female plants, and produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in late spring to summer. The vines die back in winter and re-emerge in spring from the tuberous roots.

Plant Features

• Twining perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves
• Organic and non-GMO
• Dioecious species with separate male and female plants
• Attracts pollinators
• Ideal for naturalizing and woodland gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dioscorea villosa
• Plant Type: Perennial vine
• Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Twining vine
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 10-15 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare roots in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a location with partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots, place the roots horizontally, and cover with 2-3 inches of soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist until new growth appears. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Provide a trellis or support for the vines to climb. Water regularly during dry periods, but avoid waterlogged soil. Wild Yam is generally low-maintenance and does not require frequent fertilization. Prune back dead growth in late fall or early spring to encourage healthy new growth.

What's Included

5 bare root Wild Yam plants (Dioscorea villosa).