Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
Zaragosa
In German
Süßkartoffel
Zaragoza
In French
Patate douce
Saragosse
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Zaragoza
In Greek
Sweet potato
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
Zaragoza
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Saragossa
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Chordata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Convolvulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zaragosa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.