Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas
SATUREJA montana
Common Name
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
Winter Savory
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Winter Savory
In German
Süßkartoffel
Winter-Bohnenkraut
In French
Patate douce
Winter Savory
In Spanish
Batata
Satureja montana
In Greek
Γλυκοπατάτα
Satureja montana
In Portuguese
Batata doce
Segurelha-das-montanhas
In Polish
Słodki ziemniak
Cząber górski
In Latin
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
winter savory
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato and Winter Savory
Season and care of Sweet Potato and Winter Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato and Winter Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato and Winter Savory Physical Information
Sweet Potato and Winter Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato and Winter Savory are as follows:
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Potato and Winter Savory
Care of Sweet Potato and Winter Savory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.