Batata de purga
Operculinamacrocarpa

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
Species: macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds