Ornamental sweetpotato plant named ‘Sweet Caroline Bronze’

Abstract

A new and distinct ornamental cultivar of Ipomoea batatas called ‘Sweet Caroline Bronze’ is described as having a compact, mounded appearance with dense foliage and with a leaf shape typical of morning glory. The plant is distinguished from current cultivars known to the inventors by its striking color combination; mature leaves have a bronze to purple-bronze color with purple veins and stems which contrast sharply with the new shoots, which are chartreuse in color. Furthermore, this plant has good vigor and flowers under short day conditions. Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Bronze’ is suitable for use in landscaping and containerized gardens.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of  Ipomoea batatas  plant named ‘Sweet Caroline Bronze’, substantially as illustrated and described herein.