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Ipomoea batatas (Potato (Sweet), Blackie)

Potato (Sweet), Blackie

Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'

Medium-fast growing perennial vine with black heart-shaped leaves. Tolerates the Texas heat and full sun, but exhibits much richer color when grown in partial shade. Grows best in well-drained but moist soils either as a groundcover or cascading in hanging baskets. Small blooms are biolet to lavender in color. 

Annual Vine
Annual Groundcover
Hanging Baskets

Flower Color:

Blue-Purple

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Height

6-12 Inches

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Spread

20-30 Feet

Interesting Notes

Seeds are poisonous


USDA Hardiness Zone 10b

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
• High
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Full Sun to Part Shade
• Part Shade to Full Shade
• Full Sun to Full Shade
• Full Shade
Habit
• Annual
• Perennial
Water Needs
• Medium
Soil pH Preference
• Acidic