Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
Ipomoea
![Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie' Ipomoea from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-2496.jpg)
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- Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Grown for Foliage
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Hanging Basket](image/chars/char-67.png)
Hanging Basket
![Heat Tolerant](image/chars/char-76.png)
Heat Tolerant
![No Deadheading](image/chars/char-78.png)
No Deadheading
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
Interesting Notes about Ipomoea:
Use in hanging baskets beds borders and window boxes
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance
Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 48-60 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Black, Purple
Zone: 11-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- No Deadheading
- Hanging Basket
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water