Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)
Ipomoea batatas
A versatile tropical vine prized for its edible tubers and vibrant ornamental foliage.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 4-5 Ft.
- Height
- 4-10 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 5
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Ipomoea batatas is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial vine that typically grows as a crawling ground cover or a trailing accent in containers. Its foliage is highly variable, featuring heart-shaped or deeply lobed leaves in shades ranging from bright chartreuse to deep purple. While primarily cultivated for its starchy, edible tuberous roots, it is also a popular ornamental plant. It thrives in full sun and well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter, though it remains sensitive to frost.