Scientific Name
Ipomoea pandurata

Common Name
Morning glory; Wild sweet potato vine

Hardiness Zone: 6-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Texture: Medium
Height: 13'
Exposure: Sun
Climbing Method: Trailing, twines
Flower/ Fruit: 3-4" white flower with red (purple) throat
Comments: Native; often has purple stems; smooth leaves; large starchy tuberous roots
Cultivars: --
 
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