Treasure Island Kaukura Sweet Potato Vine Hummingbird then move the containerized plant

then move the containerized plant indoors when cold weather arrives

Their sword-like foliage and tall flower spikes make striking accents in the mixed flower border

small lavender-pink blossoms emerge

or use as a landscaping accent

inviting visitors to pause for a closer look

Treasure Island Kaukura Sweet Potato Vine Hummingbird then move the containerized plantThis delicious sweet potato grows on a vine whose dark, heart shaped leaves are not only beautiful and ornamental, but also edible. Use both the foliage and the root (the sweet potato itself) in cooking; blend them into smoothies, or juice them to enjoy an excellent source of beta carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts into vitamin A. It's a fast growing vine that thrives in full sunlight with watering once a weekmore, if it's particularly