Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Flowers
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
Bog Rosemary
In German
Süßkartoffel
Rosmarinheide
In French
Patate douce
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Sweet potato
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary. Sweet Potato Vine doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Potato Vine does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Potato Vine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash and Twitching of face and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash and Twitching of face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.