- Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6-16 Inches
- Mature Width 36-48 Inches
- Use as a Spiller in Containers
Add some shazam to your plantings with this goof-proof accent trailer/groundcover in zesty lime, the color that makes every other color look better. ‘Sweet Caroline Light Green’ ipomoea batatas, a.k.a. Sweet Potato Vine, brings the zing all summer long, whatever the weather. In containers, or as a full and luscious groundcover, its bold tropical foliage spices up any combination. From sun to part sun, they’ll light up the landscape wherever they are placed. They average 10 inches in height but can trail up to 60 inches long in a container, or up to 36 inches as a groundcover.
Pro tip:/Fun Fact: Since they come from the same parent plants as the Sweet Potatoes we eat with butter and brown sugar, ornamental ipomoeas like Sweet Caroline have been selectively bred for sweeter-looking leaves rather than tasty tubers. So, you technically could eat them (provided they were grown without pesticides and fungicides), but it’s not as tasty.
Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Light Green Sweet Potato Vine Care
Sweet Caroline, like her relatives, thrives on heat and humidity. In the Deep South, they can grow 36 inches in a WEEK. Fertilizer at planting on garden beds, and regular applications in container planting will encourage optimal growth. Cool temperatures will limit growth, so in cooler climates like the Pacific Northwest, it’s helpful to wait until night temperatures are reliably warm before planting to avoid sulking.
Proven Accents® Sweet Caroline Light Green Sweet Potato Vine Spacing
Ipomoeas are quite vigorous, so choose fast-growing companions, or be ready to cut back to give the other guys some breathing room. Space them 10-12 inches apart in a container, or 20-24 inches in the ground, since they can expand to 36 inches across as a groundcover.
Proven Accents® 'Sweet Caroline Light Green' Sweet Potato Vine Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 6-16 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 36-48 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Flower Description: n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color: Light green/chartreuse |
| Foliage Description: Dense, trailing foliage with deeply lobed leaves |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer foliage, fall foliage |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, rabbit, disease, pests/insects |
| Tolerates: Heat, salt, drought |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies |
| Uses: Combinations, Container, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas USPP 15,028, Can 2,975 |
| Common Name: Proven Accents® 'Sweet Caroline Light Green' Sweet Potato Vine |
| Other Name(s): |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- IPOLGP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations