Sweet Potato Vine

Stunning foliage highlights the garden and contrasts beautifully with plants with golden or silver foliage or vibrant flowers. Lovely trailing across the ground or cascading from planters or window boxes. Produces edible white tubers (potatoes).

Companion Plants

Petunia

Purple Fountain Grass

Verbena

Plant Details

Common name

Sweet Potato Vine
Botanical name

Ipomoea batatas
Variety

Blackie
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Sun
Height

6" (15 cm)
Habit

Trailing
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Annabel V.'s collection

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