The ornamental varieties are simply cultivars of the species plant.
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One of the easiest ways to create multi seasonal interest in the garden is to use plants with interesting foliage.
Edible sweet potato vines and some ornamental varieties bloom with flowers that resemble morning glories in shape but some ornamental sweet potato vines do not flower according to missouri.
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Ipomoea batatas sweet caroline this variety is not just one coloration of plant but includes five separate color options yellowish green red purple bronze and light green varieties are available.
Ornamental sweet potato vines are in the same family as edible sweet potatoes and are in fact the same species.
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Sweet potato vine ipomoea batatas named for its edible cousin is an ornamental warm season annual grown for its attractive leaves and vining habit the foliage lends a tropical feel to the garden and comes in a range of colors and varying forms.
If the energy of the plant is going to flower growth and production then other areas like the tubers will suffer.
With edible sweet potatoes as with most root crops and herbs it is important to remove any flowers.
They are bred for the beauty of their leaves rather than edible tubers and the vines from these plants make them look more like a morning glory or clematis than a member of the potato family.