Sweet Potato 'Bright Ideas Lime' Plant Plug (Ipomoea batatas) Vibrant chartreuse foliage with trailing vines. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or ground cover. Heat-tolerant and fast-growing
Size: 1-4" tall rooted plug (Depending on Species)
Electric Chartreuse Leaves | Heat-Loving & Vigorous | Stunning Trailing Accent
Turn up the brightness in your garden with ‘Bright Ideas Lime’ Sweet Potato Vine—a dazzling ornamental with vivid chartreuse-green foliage that glows in the sun. With a lush, trailing habit, this plant plug quickly fills hanging baskets, patio containers, and landscape edges with bold, vibrant color and vigorous growth. Not grown for edible tubers but for visual impact, it's a must-have for striking contrast and texture.
✨ Why You’ll Love It:
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🌿 Chartreuse Foliage – Bright, heart-shaped leaves add bold color
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🌞 Loves the Heat – Thrives in full sun and hot conditions
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🪴 Perfect for Containers – Trails beautifully from pots and baskets
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⚡ Fast Growing – Quick coverage in landscapes or patio décor
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🧩 Great Contrast – Pairs beautifully with dark or burgundy foliage
📊 Growing Details:
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Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas
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Common Name: Sweet Potato Vine – Bright Ideas Lime
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Plant Type: Warm-season annual (perennial in zones 9–11)
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Growth Habit: Trailing, spreading
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Mature Size: 12–18" tall | Trails 3–5 feet
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade (best color in full sun)
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Soil Needs: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Zones: Grown as annual in most regions; perennial in USDA 9–11
🌱 Planting Tips:
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Plant after the danger of frost has passed
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Space 12–18" apart in containers or beds
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Water regularly to establish; tolerate some drought once mature
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Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth
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Not intended for edible tuber harvest
🏡 Best Used For:
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🌿 Hanging baskets & window boxes
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🌱 Ground cover in sunny garden beds
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🎨 Color contrast in mixed planters
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🪴 Urban patios and balcony gardens
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💫 Tropical-themed or modern landscapes
✨ Add Electric Green to Your Garden Game
Whether you're designing a lush jungle planter or simply want to add some brightness to your front porch, ‘Bright Ideas Lime’ is your go-to trailing foliage superstar. Easy to grow, super showy, and built for the heat—this plant plug is pure garden energy.