Edibles – Sweet Potato Vine

Botanical name: ipomoea batatas

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: a vine spreading up to 10 ft in each direction

Bloom time: late spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 8-12

Flower color: white/pink/purple

Foliage color: green/yellow/pink/purple/white

Growth rate: can reach mature size in a single growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and trim to maintain desired shape and size as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: mostly a container plant or groundcover in a garden

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: fragrant flowers

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soaked

Fertilizing instructions : use 5-10-10 monthly throughout the growing season

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: thyme, yarrow, dill

Toxicity level: non-toxic

Invasive species: yes