Ipomoea batatas, or “Sweet Potato Vine,” as it’s commonly called, is classified as a tuberous perennial but is treated as an annual in our area. Although a bit smaller, this tuberous root is identical ...

It's peak time for annuals -- at least it would be in a normal summer. Looking at my dozens (really) of containers, I've decided the one that gets nominated into the Plant of the Week Hall of Fame is ...

Should you be looking for one heck of a vine to use in your window boxes, hanging baskets or even as a head-turning ground cover, you have got to give the sweet potato vine a shot, that is if you ...

Today's topic is sweet potatoes. But hold the marshmallows; these sweet potatoes aren't for the table. For the summer flower garden, however, ornamental sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) make a ...

Gardeners are always looking for eye-catching choices for a hanging basket or decorative pot, and, of course, plants with flowers are near the top of the list. Striking foliage, however, can be a ...

It's nearly time to lift the sweet potato vine ( Ipomoea batatas ). This tuberous-rooted tropical perennial is borderline-hardy to Zone 7 and generally needs to be overwintered indoors. Here are some ...