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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
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Vegetables
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

San Diego, California

Honolulu, Hawaii

Kapolei, Hawaii

Cascade, Virginia

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