Ipomoea-Sweet Caroline Sweetheart

Latin Name: Ipomoea batatas Sweet Caroline Sweetheart

TheIpomoea Sweet Caroline Sweetheartis acharming ornamental sweet potato vineprized for itsuniquely shaped foliageandversatile growth habit. Growing612 inches (1530 cm) tallwithspreads up to 3 feet (90 cm), its ideal forcontainers, hanging baskets, and ground cover.

ThisSweetheart seriescultivar featuresheart-shaped to slightly lobed leavesinrich shades of purple, red, lime green, or bronze(depending on variety). Thecompact, mounding-to-trailing habitoffers asofter lookthan other sweet potato vines, withminimal floweringto focus on foliage.

Thrives infull sun to partial shade(colors deepen with more light) andmoist, well-draining soil.Heat- and drought-tolerantbutfrost-sensitive(hardy in zones 911).

Perfect forromantic or fairy gardens, pair withpink begonias, white alyssum, or blue lobelia.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Velvety texture, heart-shaped

• Growth: Less aggressive than other sweet potato vines

• Uses: Borders, spiller in combos

• Care: Low-maintenance; trim to control size.