| Plant Habit: | 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Deep purplish-black |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Groundcover Vegetable Suitable as Annual |
| 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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