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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

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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

Bright yellow-chartreuse heart-shaped leaves on a fast growing vine, producing morning glory like flowers in winter, great for window boxes and container plantings in full sun to part shade. This sweet potato vine produces edible potatoes, however its primary use is ornamental.
Lemon-lime leaves on trailing stems are an exuberant accent for gardens and containers.

Gardening facts about Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' plant

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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