Several weeks ago I had some extra time to kill while at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, so I decided to take a closer look at their extensive plantings of sweet potato vines that they had been promoting at their Plant Trials Day. I can definitely see why now, as there are some new selections out that will really make you fall in love with sweet potato vines all over again!

First we'll start with how they use sweet potato vines at the zoo. I love the way these park benches have the vines draped between, over, and behind them.

Then we have the use of these brilliantly covered vines in mass for breathtaking contrast of colors and textures.  

Below is a general overview of the selections I came across while walking around that afternoon, keep in mind this is after a long, hot, dry summer!

                'Sweet Caroline Bewitched'                                                                                    

                       'Illusion Garnet Lace'                  

      'Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green'                                                                              

                      'Sweetheart Red'                

         'Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Purple'