Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Ideas Rusty Red'
Sweet Potato Vine
Photo courtesy of Ball Seed
- Antique red and dusky chartreuse leaves with red veins
- Bushy and compact with short trailing stems
- Nice for contrast
Climbing
Container
Drought Tolerant
Fast Growing
Ground Cover
Hanging Basket
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun, well-draining soil, and warm conditions, needing a support structure like a trellis; they prefer average to poor, moist soil but tolerate dryness once established
Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 12-14 in
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- No Deadheading
- Hanging Basket
- Ground Cover
- Climbing
- Fast Growing
- Heat Tolerant
- Container
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Climbing
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Ipomoea
Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine
A large genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family. Known for their trumpet-shaped flowers and twining vines. Grown as ornamentals for their vibrant foliage and blooms