Groundcover and Vines – 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