Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is a moderately compact, to compact, non-twining, slightly upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple heart shaped leaves that are entire with a cordate base; a moderately compact to compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The purple leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple toothed-slightly lobed leaves with a cordate base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The purple-toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2012, ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its yellow green heart shaped leaves with dentate to serrate irregular projecting points (i.e. teeth) with a cordate-deltoid base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The lime green, toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ is a moderately-compact to compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its yellow green heart shaped leaves that are entire with a cordate base; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The lime green leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials, ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato plant. ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ is a compact, semi-upright; mounding, cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its dark purple leaves that have 3-5 moderate lobes, a compact habit, and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ has a very good vigor and is very well branched. It is less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is well suited for production as a landscape or containerized plant. ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ holds it leaves upright compared with the slightly curled leaves of ‘Sweet Caroline Purple resulting in a more upright appearance. Unlike ‘Sweet Caroline Purple’, which rarely produces flowers, ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ will produce flowers under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato plant. ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ is an erect to semi-erect, bunch-type cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its toothed to slightly-lobed dark purple leaves; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ has a very good vigor and is very well branched. It is less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is well suited for production as a landscape or containerized plant. Like ‘Sweet Caroline Bewitched’, ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ has toothed, purple leaves. However, the leaves of ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ are smaller, darker purple, and are more deeply lobed than those of ‘Sweet Caroline Bewitched’ and the toothing of ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ is more uniform. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ is absent, even under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato plant. It is a compact, semi-upright; mounding, spreading, cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its burgundy red leaves that have 5-7 extremely deep lobes; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. Furthermore, ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ has a very good vigor and is very well branched. It is less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is well suited for production as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ is moderate under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato. It is a compact, semi-upright; mounding, spreading, cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its burgundy red leaves that have 5-7 extremely deep lobes; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. Furthermore, ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ has a very good vigor, is very well branched and is desirable for production as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ is moderate under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato. ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ is a compact, semi-upright; mounding, cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its dark purple leaves that have 3-5 moderate lobes, a more compact habit, and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The leaves of ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ are slightly upright resulting in a more attractive appearance, and it has a very good plant vigor and is very well branched, making it very suitable for production as a landscape or containerized plant.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato. ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ is an erect to semi-erect, bunch-type cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its toothed to slightly-lobed dark purple leaves, a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ has a very good vigor, is very well branched and is well suited for production as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-014BWPI’ is absent, even under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ is a moderately-compact to compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its yellow green heart shaped leaves that are entire with a cordate base; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The lime green leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials, ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is a moderately compact, to compact, non-twining, slightly upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple heart shaped leaves that are entire with a cordate base; a moderately compact to compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The purple leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its yellow green heart shaped leaves with dentate to serrate irregular projecting points (i.e. teeth) with a cordate-deltoid base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The lime green, toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple toothed-slightly lobed leaves with a cordate base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The purple-toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2012, ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-024SCRI’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple palmate shaped leaves with a lobed base; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The purple leaves, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-024SCRI’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-024SCRI’ also exhibits very good vigor and is well branched.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-025SCK’ is a moderately compact to compact, non-twining, slightly upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its lime-green palmate shaped leaves with a lobed base; a compact habit and slightly upright mounding plant architecture. Yellow-green leaves, short internodes, and plant architecture makes ‘NCORNSP-025SCK’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-025SCK’ also exhibits very good vigor and is well branched.