- Height 6-10 Inches
- Width 24-36 Inches
- Use as a spiller when using in containers
- Beautiful foliage on this ground cover!
Illusion Emerald Lace sweet potato vine is probably one of the most versatile plants for the garden. Stunning in a container, where the foliage spills over the side, to serve as a fast-growing summer annual ground cover, sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) can do it all. Illusion Emerald Lace sweet potato vine has a 36-inch spread and a height of 6 to 10 inches.
Related to edible sweet potatoes, Illusion Emerald Lace has been bred and is appreciated for its leaves rather than flavorful tubers. The plant forms tubers, which are edible, but pretty much bland and tasteless. As a reminder, use caution when eating ornamental plants because they could be treated with harmful pesticides.
Proven Accents Illusion Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine Care
Sweet potato vines are nearly maintenance free. They are somewhat drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun to shade. In shade, the foliage will have more of a chartreuse hue.
In pots, some sweet potato vines can be thugs. If you think the plant is getting too aggressive, it’s perfectly fine to snip off branches to rein in the vine. Fertilize according to label directions, such as for a container or for landscape plantings. Illusion Emerald Lace has average water needs, so water when the first inch of soil feels dry.
Proven Accents Illusion Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine Spacing
In the landscape, be sure to allow for a possible 36-inch spread. It may overtake smaller plants in the ground or in containers. If growing as a ground cover, space at least 1 foot apart. Don’t plant too many in containers because the plants may overpower their companions.
Proven Accents Illusion Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Chartreuse |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 6-10 Inches |
| Spread: 24-36 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Combinations, Container, Hanging Baskets, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas 'NCORNSP-012EMLC' USPP 21,744, Can 4,162 |
| Common Name: Proven Accents® Illusion® Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- IPOELP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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