General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 8-10 inches
Plant Spread: 24-36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Lime green with dark maroon-purple marbling.
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Ornamental Sweet Potato
  • Sweet Potato

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