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Ipomoea batatas 'Tricolor'

Family Convolvulaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   11   RHS:   FT   EGF:   G2   Australia:   5  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 6 m (6 - 20 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 6 m (2 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This "bulb, corm or tuber" is climbing in form and has variegated medium green and light pink foliage that is showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses Border, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, hanging basket and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts hummingbirds to your garden.
Cautions With its very fast growth rate, Ipomoea batatas 'Tricolor' (sweet potato vine) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Ipomoea batatas 'Tricolor' (sweet potato vine) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.