Ipomoea batatas 'FloraMia Nero'

Sweet Potato Vine

Tips for Homeowners:

Cut stems to control size or to encourage branching.

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This cultivar sports an abundance of purple blooms, making it more than just a foliage plant!

  • Dark green with purple shading foliage
  • Lavender flowers
  • Easy to grow

Cascading feature is great for mixed combination pots.

Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Color: Lavender, Purple

Interesting Notes about Sweet Potato Vine:

These vines grow from a tuber which looks like a sweet potato or yam and is technically edible, though not as flavorful as culinary types. These can be stored over winter and replanted in the spring.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Fast Growing
  • Low Maintenance
  • Great Foliage
  • Climbing
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Blooms all Season

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Purple

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Climbing
  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water