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Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
Also Known As
- Ipomoea fastigiata
- Ornamental Sweet Potato
- Sweet Potato Vine
Plant type
perennial, vine, annual / biennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie' plant details
Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial vine with black and burgundy foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial vine
- Plant family: convolvulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen black and burgundy
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- black
Flower Color
- lavender
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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