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Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'

Ipomoea


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  • Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Grown for Foliage
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Hanging Basket
Hanging Basket
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
No Deadheading
No Deadheading
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
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