Ipomea
Ipomoea batatas
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Annuals: Foliage
Potato Vine
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Accent plant with large leaves and a vigorous growth habit. Performs well in landscape, baskets or containers but protect from cold. Heat lover.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Funnel
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Spiller
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Showy Foliage
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Adaptable
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide