Ipomoea batatas ‘'NCORNSP-031SHMG’ ~ PW® Sweet Caroline Mahogany™ Sweet Potato Size:10-CT FLAT The attractive lilac buds open

The attractive lilac buds open to sky blue flower clusters bloom above the leaves in mid spring into summer

The extra large upward facing flowers that open a near white that turn to deep Rose from the edges in and have with a dark blotch bloom from fall through spring in mild winters

IMAGES: Jennifer Snyder

Wilt and mimosa web worm can be a serious problem

Crapemyrtle lagerstroemia indica 'Regal Red'

Ipomoea batatas ‘'NCORNSP-031SHMG’ ~ PW® Sweet Caroline Mahogany™ Sweet Potato Size:10-CT FLAT The attractive lilac buds openMahogany Sweet Potato is an ornamental cultivar treated as an annual with a mounding habit and trailing stems sporting mahogany red heart shaped foliage. Best color with full sun and consistently moist well drained soils. Ornamental cultivars do not flower, and while still edible are not as tasty. Type: Annual Origins: Central and South America Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1. 5' 3' Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom