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Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Its Tuberous Roots Resemble Sweet Potatoes, But Don't Take a Bite

From Lisa Hallett Taylor, About.com

Best Plants for Poolside Landscaping
Sweet Potato Vine for Poolside Landscaping

Ipomoea batatas 'Marguerite' provides contrast in the garden.

Photo © Lisa Hallett Taylor
Sweet Potato Vines (Ipomoea batatas) come in many beautiful colors and variegations, but this bright chartreuse 'Marguerite' (aka 'Margarita,' 'Margarite') is one of the most striking and hardy. Hailing from tropical and subtropical locales, I. batatas are fast-growing, easy-to-care-for trailing vines that are suited for hanging containers, planters, walls, trellises and as a groundcover. If you're into light green or chatreuse and plum or purple foilage combinations, 'Marguerite' is a standout.
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