Wednesday Plant Drop: Ube 'Purple Yam' Plant - Dioscorea alata (1-quart pot, Premium)

Each First Wednesday of the month, we drop a new, rarer plant that we only offer for a limited time. This week, we have 12 Ube Plants firmly rooted in a 1-quart pot. Grow your own delicious ube with this tropical yam, Dioscorea alata, prized for its vibrant purple flesh and rich, subtly sweet flavor. This vigorous plant thrives in warm climates and is a fantastic choice for edible gardens, tropical landscapes, and anyone looking to grow this unique and flavorful crop at home. Because ube is a vigorous vine that can spread readily, growing it in a raised bed or other contained planting area is a great way to keep its growth under control. Mature Height: 24–36 inches Light: Full sun to partial sun Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; do not allow it to dry out between waterings Growing Zones: USDA Zones 10–11