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Ipomoea, Ornamental Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine 'Lady Fingers'

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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