- Caroline sweetheart lime
Botanical name: ipomoea batatas ‘sweet caroline sweetheart lime’
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and width
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Foliage color: green/yellow
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: border, groundcover
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: heart-shaped leaves
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: early spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: marigolds, petunias, lemon balm
Toxicity level: extremely toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: yes
