Bright Ideas Lime Sweet Potato Vine

Bright Ideas Lime is an ornamental sweetpotato vine selection in the Bright Ideas Series; the RHS entry also lists the botanical synonym Ipomoea batatas ‘Floipobil’. Lucas Greenhouses describes its light-green foliage and semi-trailing habit and lists an 8–12-inch height, an 18–24-inch spread, and full-sun or part-sun exposure. ([Lucas Greenhouses profile](https://www.lucasgreenhouses.com/plant/Ipomoea-batatas-Bright-Ideas-Lime); [RHS entry](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/325096/ipomoea-batatas-bright-ideas-lime-%28-floipobil-pbr%29-%28bright-ideas-series%29/details)) ### Foliage and placement The Lucas profile lists spring, summer, and fall for both flowering and foliage interest, and identifies the plant as a container filler. It also lists ground cover, hanging baskets, mass planting, trellis or wall, and window boxes among its uses. Its semi-trailing growth suits a basket rim, planter edge, or low ground-cover position. The profile marks this selection heat tolerant and drought tolerant and says deadheading is not needed. ### Site and soil For Ipomoea batatas, NC State describes an annual groundcover or vine that is frost sensitive and recommends full sun or partial shade in loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. ([NC State Extension profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ipomoea-batatas/)) ## Maintenance Allow up to 24 inches for spread. Plant after frost danger has passed and grow as an annual in frosty climates. The Lucas profile notes that this selection does not need deadheading.