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Ornamental sweet potato vines are used as a colorful foliage accents in summer flower beds and containers. This cultivar has large, heart-shaped bronzy-red leaves with five deeply cut lobes. It grows into a mound and spreads out to 24 inches or more. Flowers are scarce, looking like lavender and white morning glories. It can take bright sun or partial shade and loves summer heat. If the season is long enough, edible sweet potatoes may result, but will be small.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Creeping
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
White
Lavender
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Vine
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11