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Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato, Marguerite)

Sweet Potato, Marguerite

Ipomoea batatas 'Marguerite'

Medium-fast growing perennial vine with lime green heart-shaped leaves. Tolerates the Texas heat and full sun, but exhibits much richer color when grown in partial shade. Grows best in well-drained but moist soils either as a groundcover or cascading in hanging baskets.

Annual Vine
Annual Groundcover
Hanging Baskets

Flower Color:

Violet-Lavender

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Height

6-12 Inches

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Spread

20-30 Feet

Interesting Notes

Seeds are poisonous


USDA Hardiness Zone 10b

Available Sizes:

Item Description
POT-MAR-BSK BASKET SWEET POTATO, MARGUERITE View Current Crop Photo

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
High
Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Part Shade to Full Shade
Full Sun to Full Shade
Full Shade
Habit
Annual
Perennial
Water Needs
Medium
Soil pH Preference
Acidic