Plant Species

Learn about several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (6 of 15)

Usually grown as an annual in all zones
Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; water when dry
Tolerates heat
Plant in full sun
Height: 6 inches
Length: to 48 inches or more
Annual in USDA zones 2-9
Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:
Zones 2-9--Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; fertilize with water-based fertilizer twice monthly during growing season; cut back foliage and dig tubers for indoors before frost or discard plants after killing frost.
Zones 10-11--Plant in spring; mulch in fall; prune away old foliage in early spring; fertilize twice monthly during spring and summer.

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