Ipomoea batatas 'Solar Power Black Heart'
Sweet Potato Vine
![Ipomoea batatas 'Solar Power Black Heart' Sweet Potato Vine from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3945.jpg)
Photo Courtesy of Ball Seed
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- Early growth deep purple changes to deep black
- Heart shaped leaves
- Good for container accents
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Great Foliage](image/chars/char-26.png)
Great Foliage
![Heat Tolerant](image/chars/char-76.png)
Heat Tolerant
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![No Deadheading](image/chars/char-78.png)
No Deadheading
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. If plant gets too large it can be cut back to maintain plant to desired size.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 18-30 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 45°F (7.2°C)
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Vigorous
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- No Deadheading
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Black
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained