Makatea sweet potato vine

Garden uses

Notes

'Makatea' sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas 'Makatea') is a vine for ground cover. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun. Its lime green to gold leaves last through the gardening season, and lavender flowers open in early to late summer. It also trails nicely from containers.

Pairs well with Cleopatra canna, Penhill Watermelon dahlia, Celosia, and Citronella grass.