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Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Ipomoea batatas

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Overview

The Ipomoea batatas Raven™ II is a trailing ornamental sweet potato vine with shiny deep purple-black foliage and a lush, dramatic habit. It grows 6-16 inches tall and spreads 20-36 inches, ideal as a spiller or seasonal groundcover. Thriving in part sun to sun with average water and well-drained soil, it offers easy, heat-tolerant performance. Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11b.

Water Medium
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It grows 6-16 inches tall and spreads 20-36 inches, ideal as a spiller or seasonal groundcover
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Thriving in part sun to sun with average water and well-drained soilRaven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Part of the Proven Winners® collectionRaven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — this ornamental sweet potato vine brings a richRaven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — velvety darkness to plantingsRaven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — offering striking contrast against chartreuseRaven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Its foliage is the main event rather than flowers+133

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1.3333334 Ft.
Mature width
1.6666666–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Convolvulaceae

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Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It grows 6-16 inches tall and spreads 20-36 inches, ideal as a spiller or seasonal groundcover
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Thriving in part sun to sun with average water and well-drained soil
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — this ornamental sweet potato vine brings a rich
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — velvety darkness to plantings
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — offering striking contrast against chartreuse
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Its foliage is the main event rather than flowers
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — deep purple-black leaves and lush trailing habit
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — is a dramatic annual foliage plant prized for its glossy
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — trailing reach of 20 to 36 inches
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — heat-tolerant performance
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — commonly referred to as Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11b
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It is grown as an annual in most climates, with perennial hardiness limited to USDA Zones 11a to 11b
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — filling containers and garden edges with generous volume
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Gardeners often note its fast
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — full growth and strong container performance
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — well-drained soil with consistent moisture
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It is notably heat and humidity tolerant
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — making it an excellent choice for summer displays that need reliable foliage through the warmest
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — and maintenance is generally easy.<br><br>Use Raven™ II as a sophisticated spiller in patio pots
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Deadheading is not necessary
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — regular feeding helps support its vigorous growth
Raven™ II Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — while in garden beds an application of compost or fertilizer encourages a dense

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