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Ipomoea 'Sweet Caroline Purple': Deep Purple Sweet Potato Vine

Ipomoea 'Sweet Caroline Purple'

Rich Purple Foliage for Containers & Beds

'Sweet Caroline Purple' is a standout sweet potato vine cultivar with deep, rich purple foliage—intense color that holds through summer heat. Vigorous trailing habit makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and as a groundcover in landscape beds.

Heat-Loving Color

Full sun to partial shade, moderate water. The purple color intensifies in bright light. A reliable, high-impact foliage annual for the warm season.

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