North Georgia Candy Roaster sweet potato vine

Ipomoea batatas 'North Georgia Candy Roaster'

AnnualConvolvulaceae

North Georgia Candy Roaster sweet potato vine
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantEdible
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Climbing
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerLow maintenancePollinator gardenRock gardenShade garden

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'North Georgia Candy Roaster' sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas 'North Georgia Candy Roaster') is an annual for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It cannot take cold, and a freeze will end its season. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy or loamy soil. This fast climber is drought tolerant and attracts bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice.

Pairs well with American Dawn dahlia, Sedge, and Strawflower.

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