sweet potato (Ipomoea Batatas) - Ground-layer plants

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Hardiness zone

9-11

Minimum temperature

19°F (−7°C)

Soil type

Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

sweet potato

Ipomoea Batatas

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness zone: 9-11
Minimum temperature: 19°F (−7°C)
Soil type: Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height12 in-18 in

Mature width36 in-6 ft

Plant typeGround-layer plants

Bloom seasonSummer, Fall

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant✅Yes

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe❌toxic

Deer resistant❌No

Pollinator-friendly—Bees, Butterflies, Moths

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