This distinctive plant has green leaves with reddish pink and white marked edges. Gardeners love this ornamental sweet potato vine for its strong, vigorous growth. It creeps and mounds and trails. Wonderful tri-coloured foliage makes an excellent accent in hanging baskets, beds, borders, mixed containers and window boxes. They love the sun, heat and well drained soil.
| Bloom Time | Constant foliage interest all summer until first hard frost. |
|---|---|
| Habit | Trailing |
| Height | 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) |
| Width | 24-36 inches (60-70 cm) |
| Companion Plant | Compatible with all Tried and True varieties. Excellent as a foliage accent or paired with Gaura Erica, Gazania Rosa and Petunia SunPassion Candy Pink. |
| Watering | Keep evenly moist. Allow soil to dry slightly between watering. |
| Feeding | Regularly with a high nitrogen plant food |
| Planting | Well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade |
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