Ipomoea-Sweet Caroline

Latin Name: Ipomoea batatas Sweet Caroline

TheIpomoea Sweet Carolineis adecorative, non-flowering sweet potato vineprized for itsvividly colored foliageandtrailing or mounding habit. Growing1012 inches (2530 cm) tallwithspreads up to 35 feet (0.91.5 meters), its ideal forcontainers, hanging baskets, and ground cover.

Thisornamental seriesfeaturesdeeply lobed, palm-shaped leavesinbold hues like purple, bronze, lime green, or red(depending on cultivar). Unlike edible sweet potatoes, itrarely flowersand is grown solely for itseye-catching foliage.

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

Perfect forcontrast plantings, pair withcalibrachoa, coleus, or dusty miller.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Tropical texture, colorfast

• Growth: Vigorous but controllable

• Uses: Spiller, seasonal decor

• Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested.