Tricolorum Tropaeolum (Tropaeolum tricolorum)

Family: Tropaeolaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tuber - cooked. Small. The round tubers are up to 6cm in diameter. — The round tubers are up to 6cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)