Purple Yacon (Yacón) - Smallanthus sonchifolius Other Herb Spice & Vegetable Zones: Perennial 6-11 (Pomegranates love

Zones: Perennial 6-11 (Pomegranates love warm

Drought Tolerant)

light pink blooms from spring through summer

• Watering: Keep consistently moist/humid but not soggy

Light: Full sun to mostly sun

Purple Yacon (Yacón) - Smallanthus sonchifolius Other Herb Spice & Vegetable Zones: Perennial 6-11 (Pomegranates loveThe Purple Yacn, 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