Latin Name: Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart’ 

The Ipomoea ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart’ is a charming ornamental sweet potato vine prized for its uniquely shaped foliage and versatile growth habit. Growing 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) tall with spreads up to 3 feet (90 cm), it’s ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and ground cover.

This ‘Sweetheart’ series cultivar features heart-shaped to slightly lobed leaves in rich shades of purple, red, lime green, or bronze (depending on variety). The compact, mounding-to-trailing habit offers a softer look than other sweet potato vines, with minimal flowering to focus on foliage.

Thrives in full sun to partial shade (colors deepen with more light) and moist, well-draining soil. Heat- and drought-tolerant but frost-sensitive (hardy in zones 9–11).

Perfect for romantic or fairy gardens, pair with pink 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.