Ipomoea batatas SolarTower™ Black PP29511

Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas 'Balsotowac'

Also Known As

Ipomoea x 'Black'
SolarTower™ Black Sweet Potato

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4'-7'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

1-12

Ipomoea batatas SolarTower™ Black PP29511 plant details

Ipomoea batatas SolarTower™ Black PP29511 is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with black foliage. In fall, spring and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ipomoea batatas SolarTower™ Black PP29511

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: deciduous black
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Uses: foliage plant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ipomoea batatas SolarTower™ Black PP29511

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Effortless gardening is within reach when you grow this new climbing sweet potato vine. It climbs without help to rapidly cover trellises, arbors, mailbox posts—you name it, it will climb it! Provide slow release fertilizer and regular water for a summer heat tolerant shady retreat. Beautiful black foliage gives it a sophisticated look.