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Sweet Potato 'Bugtussle'

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

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2015 | neutral

An antique variety that has pink skin and yellow flesh. Roots tend to be turnip shaped with one huge potato and several smaller ones. Ivy leaves.

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