Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea x batatas
Vines
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Ipomoea x batatas Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Ipomoea x batatas |
| Common Name: | sweet potato vine |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, container plantings, hanging baskets |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | spreading, cascading |
| Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Spread: | depends on structure |
| Foliage: | aggressive vine with heart-shaped or deeply lobed leaves foliage color ranges from purple or maroon to bright chartreuse |
| Flower: | flowers are not the primary ornamental value small, pink or purple, funnel-shaped flowers that are rarely seen in regions where the plant dies back seasonally |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade - full sun |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers well-drained soil adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 9 - 11 |
| Native Range: | American tropics |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | rapid growth rate occasionally prune to keep growth in check propagation by stem cuttings |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to nematodes, root rot, sweet potato weevils, and leaf insects |
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Email
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