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Purple Yacon (Yacón) - Smallanthus sonchifolius
$23.99
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The Purple Yacón, a relative of the sunflower, is similar in growth habits. It is a plant from the Andes with purple tubers (roots) and yellow flowers. Raw or cooked, the tubers are sweet like a mix of apple, pear, and watermelon, resembling a sweeter version of jicama. It's also known as Purple Earth Apple.
• Average mature height: 4-6 feet
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained
• Zones: 7-11
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Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
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Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.
How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?
The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.
Customer Reviews
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K
Received damaged during shipping, and it didn't live, but that was not because of the seller but the postal handlers during shipping as the box looked mishandled and my lily was broken. The other plant inside was not damaged though and is doing great. I will and have ordered again from this seller.
L
Everything was packaged well and came on time, as promised. However, one of the two plants had pretty much turned to mush. It was not hot outside. Our spring was mild, so it did not die from being over heated. The other plant was in perfect shape and was planted right away. I have not seen much in the way of growth, but it is still alive. I hope it will take off and grow for me.
H
Recieved order today and everything was as described also came with handwritten instructions..a great company!
P
Plant arrived alive and shipped was fast, thanks
V
looks little bit dry when they arrrive, some leves already turn into yellow, i buy two plants, one have four leaves left another have two, i m worry a lot because i bought two yacon at another store and they all dead, but this two looks bigger hope they can grow healthy
L
Tiny little guy he seems to be doing okay so far!
A
Beautiful. They all arrived in one box, all placed in their own, separate semi transluscent light bag with their top leaves peeping out over the top. What a sweet sight. I'm making the perfect place for them, and it's taking awhile for me- but they are still in their little bags, still looking great after two days. Today they will be placed in their new home environment. They look very healthy and happy still. I'm going to share two of them with a firend in the neighborhood as I really would like my neighbors to start growing their own food as well- as this will only help us if our neighbors around us are more self sustainable. Share this seller and with your friends as it's a better place to shop than that of Eb@y and Am@zon.
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