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Ornamental Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine 'Illusion Midnight Lace'

Ipomoeabatatas

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Family

Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)

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Species

batatas (bat-TAT-as)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

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Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Ornamental Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine 'Illusion Midnight Lace'

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