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Tuberous perennial: Does produce edible tubers but mainly grown for ornamental uses. Has near black foliage & stems w/ trumpet shaped lavender to purple blooms in summer. Attracts hummers. Pot, window box & hanging basket plant. Climbing & vining growth: 18' x 3' (larger in mild climates). Exposure: sun. Water: mod/dry. Deer & drought tolerant. USDA Z9-12.
Category: Vines
Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine
Zone: Z 9
Size: 1G
Width: 3'
Height: 18'
Bloom Time: summer
Bloom Color: lavender purple
Foliage Color: black
Water: moderate - dry
Exposure: sun
Attributes: attracts hummingbirds
drought tolerant
deer resistant

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