Ipomoea batatas 'Dwarf Marguerite' (Sweet Potato Vine) is a compact variety of ornamental sweet potato vine known for its heart-shaped, chartreuse to lime-green foliage. Unlike traditional sweet potato vines that can grow quite long and sprawling, the 'Dwarf Marguerite' has a more controlled, mounding habit, typically growing 6-12 inches tall with a spread of 18-24 inches. This makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and as a colorful groundcover in garden beds. It thrives in full sun to part shade and provides season-long color with its vibrant foliage.
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Central and South America |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Fungal leaf diseases can be somewhat common. Watch for slugs, thrips, and flea beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Wildlife Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Geranium, Verbena, Petunia
IMAGE: Photos by Jim Whiting Nursery, Dwarf Marguerite Ipomoea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
