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Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Ipomoea batatas

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Overview

The Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee' is a dramatic ornamental sweet potato vine with lush, near-black foliage and a distinctive climbing habit. It grows 36-72 inches tall and spreads 18-36 inches, trailing as well as climbing. Best in part sun to sun, it prefers well-drained soil, average water, heat, and regular feeding in containers. Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11b.

Water Medium
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Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Convolvulaceae

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Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — The Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee' is a dramatic
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — along with regular feeding in containers or compost-amended garden beds to
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — and contrast against silver
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — making it far more architectural than many ornamental sweet potato vines
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — The Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee'
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11b
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Deadheading is not needed
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee can reach an impressive 36 to 72
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Best in part sun to sun, it prefers well-drained soil, average water
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Hardy in USDA Zones 11a-11b; near-black foliage and a distinctive climbing
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 11a to 11b and is grown as a warm-season annual
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It is equally effective as a groundcover
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — The Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee' is a, image 31
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — near-black leaves that read as velvety and sculptural in mixed plantings
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — it carries deeply saturated
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — its vigor may require occasional trimming to maintain balance
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It grows 36-72 inches tall and spreads 18-36 inches, trailing, image 33
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — Part of the Proven Winners® Sweet Caroline series
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — this selection has a unique climbing habit
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — is a dramatic annual foliage plant with a fresh twist on the classic sweet
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — but that same energy makes it invaluable for fast
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It grows 36-72 inches tall and spreads 18-36 inches, trailing as well as
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — it develops lushly and quickly
Sweet Caroline Upside™ Black Coffee Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) — It appreciates average water and well-drained soil

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