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RedCrocus Sweet Caroline Medusa Black Sweet Potato Vine | Trailing Foliage for Gardens & Containers | Fast Growing, Ornamental, Easy Care | SPF Zones 9-11 4.5" Pot (Pack of 6)

RedCrocus Sweet Caroline Medusa Black Sweet Potato Vine | Trailing Foliage for Gardens & Containers | Fast Growing, Ornamental, Easy Care | SPF Zones 9-11 4.5" Pot (Pack of 6)

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Sweet Caroline Medusa Black' Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea 'Sweet Caroline Medusa Black'

Description

A vigorous, trailing perennial with striking dark, curly foliage that adds a bold, ornamental touch to containers and garden beds. Ideal for cascading over edges, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, patio containers, and as ground cover in sunny borders. Its vibrant foliage creates eye-catching accents in landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas 'Sweet Caroline Medusa Black'
  • Common Name: Medusa Black Sweet Potato Vine
  • Size & Growth: Spreads 3-6 feet, trailing habit, fast grower
  • Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (perennial), can be grown as an annual elsewhere
  • Foliage Type: Curly, dark purple-black, ornamental
    • Bloom Time: Not typically grown for flowers
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: Yes, with sufficient light
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested in large quantities
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, petunias, calibrachoa

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Sow in full sun in well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Fertile, sandy or loamy soil.
  • Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions: Light pruning to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged stems.
  • Winter Care: Bring indoors in colder zones or mulching heavily to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth: Plant tubers 2-3 inches deep.
  • Fertilization: Feed with balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
  • Special Care: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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