Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
शकरकंद
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Süßkartoffel
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
Patate douce
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
Batata
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Batata doce
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Solanales
Family
Boraginaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.