| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | Trails and climbs 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Shades of light green, dark green and dark maroon-black |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Other: With darker purple center |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Groundcover Vegetable Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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