Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
शकरकंद
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Süßkartoffel
In French
Floride Lisianthus
Patate douce
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Batata
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
Batata doce
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Potato season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Florida Lisianthus 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.
