Scientific name: Ipomoea pandurata
Other common names: manroot, wild sweet potato, wild potato vine
The North Carolina extension says, “Wild Potato Vine grows in full sun to part shade in average, well-drained soil. It prefers moist conditions but can tolerate drought conditions after it has become established.”
These seeds were collected locally. Like other native morning glories, it can become weedy.
This plant makes an edible tuber that is like a sweet potato. The younger tubers are less bitter.
Size: assorted small pots
Scientific name: Ipomoea pandurata
Other common names: manroot, wild sweet potato, wild potato vine
The North Carolina extension says, “Wild Potato Vine grows in full sun to part shade in average, well-drained soil. It prefers moist conditions but can tolerate drought conditions after it has become established.”
These seeds were collected locally. Like other native morning glories, it can become weedy.
This plant makes an edible tuber that is like a sweet potato. The younger tubers are less bitter.
Size: assorted small pots
