Ipomoea batatas
sweet potato
Flower Colors
Description
A variable species of twining perennial climber, often grown as an annual, with some cultivars valued for their edible roots. Leaves are usually ovate to heart-shaped, sometimes lobed and sometimes flushed with purple. Funnel-shaped flowers, often purple or occasionally white, are produced in summer
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
ClimbingCascading
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 4.0 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutralAlkaline
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H3
Hardiness (USDA)
Zone 11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Patio and container plantsSub-tropicalClimber and wall shrubsConservatory and greenhouse