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Ipomoea batatas Kelly Ray Sweet Potato Vine

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Exposure Full to Shade

Growth Width Max 36 in.

Growth Height Max 10 in.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 13a

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 10a

Bloom Time Non-Flowering

Exposure Full to Shade

Growth Width Max 36 in.

Growth Height Max 10 in.

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 13a

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 10a

Bloom Time Non-Flowering

Description

Ipomoea batatas 'Kelly Ray' is a vigorous ornamental vine noted for its striking marbled foliage—deep purplish-black blended with bright lime green—that forms a dense, trailing mat ideal for containers, baskets, or groundcover. It typically reaches 6–10″ in height and spreads 20–36″ wide . Originating from trials at Marcum’s Nursery (Oklahoma) in 2009 and named after founder Kelly Marcum, it was introduced commercially following consistent performance and aesthetic appeal . This cultivar is notable for its high disease resistance (leaf scorch, leaf spot, mildew, root rot), rapid growth, and cold tolerance down to USDA Zone 10.

Marble-patterned foliage in deep purple-black and lime green
Highly vigorous, with fast growth suited for cascading displays
Excellent disease resistance and cold tolerance to USDA Zone 10

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Size

10 in.

Item

96119-HB0010

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Size

10 in.

Item

96119-HB0010

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Price

Retail Price

$30.124/Each

Retail Price

$30.124/Each

Description

Marble-patterned foliage in deep purple-black and lime green
Highly vigorous, with fast growth suited for cascading displays
Excellent disease resistance and cold tolerance to USDA Zone 10

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Herbaceous

Annual

Ipomoea

batatas

Sweet Potato Vine

PP24,446

Zone 13a

Zone 10a

20 in.

36 in.

10 in.

12 in.

6 in.

Cascading,Creeping,Dense,Spreading,Trailing,Vining

Slightly Acidic (6.0 to 6.4),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Full to Shade

Moderate to High

Fast

Accent,Border,Bed,Groundcover,Mass Planting,Specimen

Coastal Conditions,Cold Conditions,Disease Resistant,Drought (Once Established),Heat,Humidity,Shade - Light,Wind

Low to Moderate

Spring,Summer,Fall

None

Ornamentally Insignificant

Non-Flowering

None

Clay,Loamy,Sandy,Well Drained

Sweet Potato Vine

'Kelly Ray'

Vertical Spaces,Container,Courtyards and Patios,Entryway,Hanging Basket,Pool/Hardscape,Rock Wall

Contemporary Garden,Cutting Garden,Drought Tolerant Garden,English Garden,Informal Garden,Tropical Garden,Urban Garden

Kelly Ray

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