Groundcover & Vines
Ipomoea Blackie Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
Heat tolerant vigorous perennial vine with nearly black foliage. Bears trumpet-shaped lavender to pale purple flowers. Good as a large scale groundcover or when used in mixed container plantings where the foliage can spill over the sides. Grows well in most soils.
Plant Details
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Height x Width | 8"H, Spreading |
| Water | Water as needed to keep soil moist. |
| Zones | Zones 8-11 |
| Fertilization | Fertilize in spring with a well balanced fertilizer. |
| Pruning | Prune as needed to control growth and spread. |
| Size | 4" 18F, Hanging Basket |
