Annuals

Ipomoea batatas 'Floipobirr'

Bright Ideas® Rusty Red sweet potato vine

Bright Ideas® Rusty Red sweet potato vine. Photo courtesy of Dümmen Orange, used under the NGB member image-library marketing grant

Rusty-red foliage adds warm color around the edge of a mixed container. Bright Ideas was selected for a more compact habit than vigorous traditional sweet potato vines. It is useful where foliage should complement neighboring flowers without overwhelming them.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: About 6 in. tall × About 12 in. wide
Water: Regular moisture; well-drained soil

Sizes & prices

3.5''$5.99

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

Deer: Susceptible to browsing.
Drought: Tolerant once established; containers still need watering.
Wet soil: Needs good drainage; avoid standing water.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Growing & care

Interest: Grown primarily for foliage
Pruning: Trim long shoots to keep them from overwhelming companion plants.

Sources & photo credits

University of Missouri

NC State Extension

Photo: Bright Ideas® Rusty Red, photo courtesy of Dümmen Orange; resized for web. · Supplier promotional image grant via NGB Member Photo Libraries

Image notes: Bright Ideas® Rusty Red sweet potato vine. Photo courtesy of Dümmen Orange, used under the NGB member image-library marketing grant; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.