Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 3-6 feet, or more |
Leaves: | Other: Heart shaped, light green to chartreuse green |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Groundcover Vegetable Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
aspenhill | On April 15, 2021 | Obtained plant Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 3; Containers |
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