Margarita Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
SKU
07248
Vibrant chartreuse foliage leans to gold in the sun, pale green in partial shade. Heart-shaped leaves cover this vigorous grower. Great in containers, typically grown as a summer annual.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly; do not overwater.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ip-oh-MEE-a bat-TAT-as |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 6 to 12 |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly; do not overwater. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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