Manihot grahamii
Hardy Tapioca
Item #: 4164
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 120" tall
Origin: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
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This amazing "hardy tropical" was shared by our friend, the late Alan Galloway, who found this plant completely hardy for many years in his Raleigh, NC, garden. Related to the more tropical and edible Manihot esculenta, the South American native Manihot grahamii dies to the ground in winter, but quickly resprouts and will reach 8-10' tall by the end of the season. This woody perennial is topped with artistically cut green leaves that remain only near the top of the plant. Manihot grahamii does reseed a bit if allowed to mature. Because of the potential seed-dispersing nature of this plant, I would recommend against using it anywhere south of Zone 8, but it makes a perfect large container plant for gardeners in the northern states.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Manihot
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants
Other: Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Giant Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants