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Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Purple' PP14912
Also Known As
- Ipomoea batatas 'Carolina Purple'
- Carolina Purple Kumara
- Carolina Purple Sweet Potato
Plant type
annual / biennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 10'
- W: 10'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Purple' PP14912 plant details
Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Purple' PP14912 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial bulb / corm / tuber with black and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Purple' PP14912
- Plant type: annual / biennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: convolvulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black and purple
- Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
- Uses: container plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Purple' PP14912
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: high - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Purple' PP14912
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- high - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- purple
- black
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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