Ipomoea batatas 'Tricolor'
Sweet Potato Vine
![Ipomoea batatas 'Tricolor' Sweet Potato Vine from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-2191.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
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- Tricolored leaves on trailing growth
- Good for container accents
![Award Winning](image/chars/char-88.png)
Award Winning
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Great Foliage](image/chars/char-26.png)
Great Foliage
![Heat Tolerant](image/chars/char-76.png)
Heat Tolerant
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![No Deadheading](image/chars/char-78.png)
No Deadheading
![Vigorous](image/chars/char-79.png)
Vigorous
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. If plant gets too large it can be cut back to maintain plant to desired size.
Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Multi-Color
Zone: 11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Award Winning
- No Deadheading
- Great Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Heat Tolerant
- Container
- Vigorous
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Multi-Color
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained