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Convolvulaceae
Sweet Potato 'Molokai Purple'
Ipomoeabatatas
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Family
Convolvulaceae
(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea
(ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
batatas
(bat-TAT-as)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Unknown - Tell us
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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Farmerdill
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March 2015
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Long skinny purple flesh variety.