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Ipomoea batatas 'Solar Power Black Heart'

Sweet Potato Vine


Photo Courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Early growth deep purple changes to deep black
  • Heart shaped leaves
  • Good for container accents
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
No Deadheading
No Deadheading



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in moist, well drained soil Thrives in heat Easy to grow/Low maintenance Can be cut back if too large for area planted

Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 18-30 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 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