Kudzu

Kudzu, Pueraria montana var. lobata

Aggressive, twining vine with fragrant magenta flowers. The cluster of flowers opens from bottom to top.



  • Scientific Name: Pueraria montana var. lobata

  • Other Names: Foot-a-Day, Japanese Arrowroot, Kudzu Bean, Kudzu Hemp, Kudzu Vine

  • Flower Size: 0.5 - 0.75 inch

  • Plant Height: 100 feet

  • Fun Facts: The flowers smell like the artificial grape flavor used in drinks and candies. Stems are used to make baskets. Powder from the root is used to make arrowroot tea.

  • Flower Color: Purple

  • Bloom Time: July, August, September, October

  • Petal: Pea

  • Leaf: 3 Leaflets, Alternate, Furry, Lobed

  • Stem: Furry, Thick, Vine, Woody

  • Environment: Sun

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