Marguerite Sweet Potato is an ornamental cultivar treated as an annual with trailing stems that is grown as a groundcover. The pointed, heart-shaped foliage is a bright lime green that becomes lighter with more sun. Best color with full sun and consistently moist well-drained soils. Ornamental cultivars do not flower, and while still edible are not as tasty.
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Origins: |
Central and South America |
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Height: |
0.4' - 1' |
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Spread: |
4' - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
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 Proven Winners, Proven Accents® Margarita
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
