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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 24-36 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Groundcover
Vegetable
Suitable as Annual
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sweet Potato Vine
  • Ornamental Sweet Potato
  • Morning Glory
  • Sweet Potato

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Location: central Illinois
Date: 8-16-19
Location: central Illinois
Date: 8-1-19
Location: central Illinois
Date: 7-30-19
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2011-09-28
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2014-07-23
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2014-07-23
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2014-07-23
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2014-07-23
Location: Illinois State University Horticulture Center, Normal, IL
Date: 2012-09-07
Reverse side of leaves is brilliant purple.  Lovely when the wind
Location: Illinois State University Horticulture Center, Normal, IL
Date: 2012-09-17
Growing in a large swathe to provide maximum impact.
Location: Illinois State University Horticulture Center, Normal, IL
Date: 2012-09-07
Deeply loved and almost black on the top side.
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Comments:
  • Posted by BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Sep 30, 2012 1:31 PM concerning plant:
    Typically grown as a foliage plant. Occasional blooms, which resemble their near cousin, the morning glory, are pale pink with a violet-purple center, and provide a strong contrast to the almost black foliage. The foliage is dark and heavily lobed, and brilliant purple on the underside. Wonderful cascading out of a container or hanging basket, and provides great contrast and impact when planted in swathes in the landscape. Works well with brightly colored celosia, or lime-green heucheras.

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