Plant this pair in well-drained soil in an area that receives full sun. Begonia, Caladiums, Coleus, And Purple Sweet Potato ...

The use of ornamental sweet potatoes in the landscape has really been increasing over the past 15 years or so. Blackie was the first ornamental sweet potato to gain popularity.

Reviewed by Julie Thompson-Adolf Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) is a fast-growing annual and classic "spiller" plant commonly used for container gardening. Its long tendrils of varied leaf ...

Ornamental sweet potato vine can be one element in a hanging container in a sunny location. STAFF FILE PHOTO BY Ted Jackson When the first freezes occur, the foliage and vines are quick to turn ...

Plant in the spring, since sweet potato vine likes warmth. Ideally, wait for night temperatures of 55 to 60 degrees and daytime temps in the 70s. Buy transplants or clip stem cuttings from an ...

Ipomoea batatas, or “Sweet Potato Vine,” as it’s commonly called, is classified as a tuberous perennial but is treated as an annual in our area. Although a bit smaller, this ...

If you need more ornamental sweet potato plants, tip cuttings will root effortlessly in water or soil. Although relatively carefree, there are a few problems to watch out for.

These vines have foliage in hues that include purple-black, reddish-purple, chartreuse and lime green. News Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals HOME-GARDEN ...

Arrive at 5:30 p.m. talk begins at 6 p.m. David Bryant, director of communications at the National Botanical Garden, will speak at Hale Pulelehua at Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, 82-6160 ...