Ipomoea batatas 'Pink Frost'
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Allan Armitage Ipomoea batatas 'Pink Frost'
Allan Armitage
Ipomoea batatas 'Pink Frost'
Ipomoea batatas 'Pink Frost' (click for large image)
Pink Frost Sweet Potato
Common Names:
  • Pink Frost Sweet Potato
 
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Sun/Water Requirements:

  Partial/Full sun.
Moderate to wet conditions.
Armitage says: "Propagate by terminal cuttings and place in full sun. Plants expand rapidly and grow rapidly, therefore copious moisture is needed."

Growth:

  Range: Grows from 5' to 12'.
Armitage says: "Not nearly as vigorous as other cultivars."

Foliage:

  Armitage says: "Each 3-lobed leaf looks like a finger painting of pink, green and white on 3" wide leaves."  

Landscape Value:

  Can be used as a container plant.
Can be used as an ornamental plant.

Other:

  Armitage says: "Also sold as 'Tricolor'"  
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