Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Sweet Potato

Ipomoeabatatas

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
batatas (bat-TAT-as)
Synonym
Ipomoea davidsoniae
Ipomoea edulis
Ipomoea mucronata
Ipomoea purpusii
Ipomoea vulsa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
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Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mc Gehee, Arkansas

Kissimmee, Florida

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Benton, Kentucky

Brunswick, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri

Smithfield, North Carolina

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Cookeville, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2010 | positive

Sweet potatoes can be grown in zone 6a from "slips" in years with late frost. Does well in years with abundant moisture: I've had some t...Read More

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| August 2006 | positive

At least many varieties do not produce seeds regularly, so you´ll have to propagate them by vegetative means. Sweet potatoes are special...Read More

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