School of Horticulture
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Scientific Name: | Ipomoea batatas cvs. |
Pronunciation: | ip-uh-MEE-uh buh-TAY-tuss |
Common Name: | sweet potato vine |
Family Name: | Convolvulaceae |
Plant Type: | Annual |
Key ID Features: | Trailing, annual vine often used in containers; leaves 12cm, cordate or palmate with 3-5 lobes and in a huge range of colours (gold, lime-green, purple, etc). |
Course(s): | HORT 1193/1293, HORT 2355, Level 4 Apprenticeship |
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Propagation: | Seed, Softwood cuttings, Division - below ground parts |
Plant Care: | |
Maintenance: | Low maintenance plant |
Pest Susceptibility: | Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant, Drought resistant, Fungal leaf spot, Thrips |
Location(s): (BED) BEDding, container, or basket (HPZ) Horticulture PlaZa Location Map |