Annuals
Ipomoea batatas 'Tricolor'
Tricolor ornamental sweet potato vine
Green, cream and pink leaves brighten trailing stems that spill from baskets and mixed pots. This foliage vine makes a softer-colored alternative to lime-green or purple selections. Watch its vigor around smaller companions and trim as needed.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part sun
- Mature size
- 4–8 in. tall × 24–36 in. wide
- Water
- Moderate; well-drained soil
- Life cycle
- Frost-tender seasonal plant locally
Sizes & prices
- 3.5"Call for price
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid standing water and persistently soggy soil.
- Heat
- Tolerant.
Seasonal interest
- Garden uses
- Containers and seasonal beds.
- Habit
- Trailing
Growing & care
- Interest
- Grown primarily for foliage
- Pruning
- Cut back long stems whenever they begin to overwhelm neighboring plants.
- Soil & drainage
- Well-drained garden soil or container potting mix.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Exact 'Tricolor' selection, photographed at Behnke Nurseries; resized from the original by David J. Stang.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.