SWEET CAROLINE MEDUSA™ Black Ipomoea
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(Sweet Potato Vine) If you’re looking for dramatic foliage that transforms containers and landscapes, Proven Winners® Sweet Caroline Medusa Black Sweet Potato Vine is a must-have. This vigorous annual is grown not for flowers, but for its bold, deeply dark purple-black leaves with a unique, thread-like texture that gives it a striking, almost sculptural presence. Its trailing to mounding habit reaches 612 inches tall and can spread or cascade up to 2436 inches, making it perfect as a spiller in hanging baskets, large planters, or as groundcover in sunny beds.
This ipomoea thrives in full sun to part sun, where its foliage develops the richest color. It pairs beautifully with blooming annuals, acting as a dramatic backdrop to brighten flowers. Plant in well-drained soil, as soggy conditions can stress the roots. Though it rarely flowers, the foliage provides continuous seasonal interest until frost. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer at planting or supplement with water-soluble plant food every 23 weeks to maintain vigorous growth and strong color.
With its edgy form and rich tones, Sweet Caroline Medusa Black adds depth, contrast, and texture wherever it’s planted.
Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine
Plant Type: Annual
Brand: PROVEN WINNERS® Annuals
Hardiness Zone: 11What is my zone?
Max Height: 6 – 12 Inches
Max Spread: 12 – 18 Inches
Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate
Design Use: Combination Containers, Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Baskets, Massing
Container Design: Filler, Spiller
Season of Interest (Foliage): Spring, Summer, Fall


















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