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Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
Also Known As
- Margarita Ornamental Sweet Potato
- Margarita Sweet Potato Vine
Plant type
groundcover, vine
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' plant details
Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen groundcover vine with chartreuse foliage. In fall lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
- Plant type: groundcover vine
- Plant family: convolvulaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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