Sweet Potatoes Ipomoea ‘Black Heart’
Ipomoea batatas ‘Black Heart’, commonly known as Black Heart Sweet Potato Vinecomma-sign is a dramatic and low-maintenance ornamental vine valued for its dark purple to almost black foliage. This variety of sweet potato vine adds boldcomma-sign rich color to gardenscomma-sign containerscomma-sign and hanging baskets with its heart-shaped leaves and trailing growth habit. It is often used in containerscomma-sign borderscomma-sign and ground cover due to its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in full sun or partial shad
Specs
Dark Drama with a Trailing Touch
Ipomoea batatas ‘Black Heart’ adds bold contrast with its deep purple, heart-shaped leaves. Perfect for creating dramatic accents in baskets, containers, or sprawling as lush ground cover.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Rarely blooms
Growth Habit: Trailing and spreading
Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches tall, spreads up to 3 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Foliage Color: Dark purple to black
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: Rarely blooms
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Excellent in hanging baskets, window boxes, or as ground cover
Pro tip: Pair with bright yellows or pinks to highlight its moody foliage.
Ipomoea batatas ‘Black Heart’ adds bold contrast with its deep purple, heart-shaped leaves. Perfect for creating dramatic accents in baskets, containers, or sprawling as lush ground cover.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Rarely blooms
Growth Habit: Trailing and spreading
Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches tall, spreads up to 3 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Foliage Color: Dark purple to black
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Bloom Size: Rarely blooms
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Excellent in hanging baskets, window boxes, or as ground cover
Pro tip: Pair with bright yellows or pinks to highlight its moody foliage.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Rarely Blooms
Growth Habit:
Trailing
Mature Height:
MINI (under 12 inches)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Warm Climate
Color:
Purple
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Moderate
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes