Black Heart Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas 'Black Heart'
Pronunciation: ip-oh-MEE-a bat-TAT-as
SKU #30426
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water frequently to keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for Foliage |
| Mature Size | Reaches 6 to 10 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Care | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. May be pruned lightly mid-season to rejuvenate. Feed monthly. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.