Black Heart Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas 'Black Heart'
SKU
30426
Dramatic garnet-purple foliage is fantastic for spilling from hanging baskets and mixed containers. Heat tolerant and easy to grow. Plant with contrasting colors for a real show from spring to fall. Grow as a perennial in temperate, frost-free regions; grow as an annual elsewhere.
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Full sun
Water frequently to keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ip-oh-MEE-a bat-TAT-as |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 6 to 10 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for Foliage |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water frequently to keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. May be pruned lightly mid-season to rejuvenate. Feed monthly.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones