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Ipomoea batatas 'Variegata'

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 The showy matte foliage is variegated, medium green and light pink in colour, coarse in texture 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 The growth rate of Ipomoea batatas 'Variegata' (variegated sweet potato vine) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Ipomoea batatas 'Variegata' (variegated sweet potato vine) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.