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Ipomoea batatas

Family Convolvulaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   9a   RHS:   FH   EGF:   H5   Australia:   3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.2 - 6 m (0.5 - 20 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato vine) bears showy and white blooms during late spring to late autumn. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is climbing in form and has variegated medium lime and medium lime foliage that is showy, matte, coarse textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses Annual, border, container, culinary, ground cover, hanging basket, vegetable garden and vine or climber.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato vine) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato vine) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.