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Bronze Ipomoea Plant

10.99
  • - Sweet Potato Vine
  • - Height: 6-10 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Sun-Full Sun
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Bronze Ipomoea Plant
Plant Features

The Bronze Ipomoea Plant is truly in a class all by itself! This phenomenal ornamental will highlight any landscape with its coppery-bronze coloration and deep burgundy veining. This one is showy, superbly immune to the heat and is a vigorous sun lover. It also thrives in full shade, though its growth will be slower. The Bronze Sweet Potato Vine has an amazing trailing habit in beds and as a naturalizer, and cascades beautifully from containers and hanging baskets.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly during the growing season, keeping soil evenly moist

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer monthly during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

  • - Provide support for vining varieties (trellises, fences, or poles)
  • - Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Plants are grown for their foliage colors

Light Requirements:

  • - Can tolerate partial shade or full sun

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Heat-tolerant once established
  • - Not frost-hardy

Companion Plants for Ipomoea:

  • - Sweet potato vines compliment many different container grow plants
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Short
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low
Mature Spread 3-4 feet
Habit Trailing
Foliage Color Bronze
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Hanging Baskets
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Climbing or Vining, Focal Point, Ground Cover, Texture
Pet Friendly Yes
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