Quick answer: Groundnut (Apios americana) is native to 21 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium, High |
| Soil | Moist, rich, streambanks/wet thickets |
| Bloom | Jul-Sep |
| Height | Vine, to 10 ft |
| Wildlife value | Edible tubers, nectar for bees, larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Groundnut
Where is Groundnut native?
Groundnut (Apios americana) is native to 21 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Groundnut bloom?
Groundnut blooms Jul-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Groundnut need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium, High. Soil: Moist, rich, streambanks/wet thickets. Mature height: Vine, to 10 ft.
Is Groundnut good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Edible tubers, nectar for bees, larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper.
Is Groundnut deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Groundnut is handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Groundnut?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Apios americana by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Groundnut.
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