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Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black™’
Ipomoea batatas (‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart’ Series)
Unavailable in 2026

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Vitals -

Type: Annual

EXPOSURE

Full Sun to Part Shade

BLOOM SEASON

Non-blooming or blooms are insignificant

SIZE

6"-16"

12"-18"

ATTRIBUTES

Cultivar Notes -

Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Jet Black™

With more sunfast coloring than some older sweet potato vines, this selection keeps its near black color all season. It is also a bit less rambunctious than some, making it easier to work with as a trailing plant for your combination containers and hanging baskets. This plant also makes an excellent annual groundcover in landscapes where it has proven to be extremely heat and humidity tolerant.

Species Notes -

Ipomoea batatas

Originating in Polynesia, Ipomoea Sweet Potato vines are now a mainstay in U.S. landscaping. These fast-growing sun-lovers are best used as groundcovers, mixed container plants, and cascading elements in combination baskets. With strong, vigorous growth and beautiful runners, Ipomoea show off in any seasonal program.

Genus Notes -

Ipomoea

The only surprising thing about the popularity of Sweet Potato Vines is why it took so long to happen. These choice varieties show the versatility and color impact that’s made these trailers must-haves for containers and the landscape. Very heat tolerant.

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