Sweet Potato Vine - Our Plants - Kaw Valley Greenhouses

Sweet Potato Vine

Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'

 

 

  • Phenomenal ornamental foliage
  • Cascading, mounded growth habit
  • Superb heat tolerance and vigor

Kaw Valley Favorite

These are our very favorite plants! Our staff members are avid plant lovers and these are the best of the best in our own landscaping.

Many of our favorites are new & different. All are excellent performers, easy to grow, and well suited to our area. You won't be disappointed!

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Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie' has a vigorous, unbelievable trailing habit & deep purple leaves. Sweet Potato Vine is phenomenal in the full-part sun landscape or as a "spiller" in your favorite basket or large container. Though commonly used as ornamental foliage, Ipomoea may produce morning glory-like blooms in late summer-early fall.

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Type:

Annual

Sun/Shade:

Full Sun to Full Shade

Foliage Color:

Almost Black

Hardiness Zone:

Not hardy

Height:

6-8 inches

Spread:

24-36 inches

Benefits:

Vigorous Growth

Truly Heat Tolerant

Groundcover

 
 
 
 

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