The Main Plant entry for Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas)

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Common names:
Sweet Potato
Morning Glory

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Provides winter interest

Fall Harvest: 44# from a wading pool as raised bed.

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Looks like sweet potato vine by purpleinopp Mar 19, 2016 1:25 AM 2
Not 'Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Purple' by Gardener2493 Oct 16, 2021 12:22 AM 1
Inspirational! by purpleinopp Oct 12, 2022 1:40 PM 1

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