Sweet Potato Vine
Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine
Species Name: Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’
Family Name: Convolvulaceae
Examples of Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Central America and Pacific Islands |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Grasshoppers and deer love this plant |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 20-foot diameter, 0.75-foot height
- Leaves: Heart-shaped to ovate, to 6 inches long, chartreuse
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Notes | Beautiful chartreuse leaves make an excellent ground cover or for use in hanging baskets and in containers; it loves the heat and sun |