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Ipomoea, Ornamental Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine 'Carolina Purple'

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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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neutral

negative

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