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Sweet Potato Vine 'Margarita': Vibrant Chartreuse Foliage for Containers and Groundcover

Sweet Potato Vine 'Margarita'

Vibrant chartreuse foliage leans to gold in full sun, pale green in partial shade. Heart-shaped leaves cover this vigorous grower. Great in containers, typically grown as a summer annual. Photo credit: Proven Winners

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Moderate moisture
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 2–4 feet

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