Sweet Potatoes Ipomoea ‘Blackie’
Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’, commonly known as Blackie Sweet Potato Vinecomma-sign is an ornamental vine that stands out for its dark purple to almost black foliage. This variety of sweet potato vine is highly valued for its vibrant colorcomma-sign vigorous growthcomma-sign and spreadingcomma-sign trailing naturecomma-sign making it perfect for containerscomma-sign hanging basketscomma-sign and ground cover. The plant’s deepcomma-sign rich foliage adds contrast and texture to garden beds and containerscomma-sign and it thrives in sunny or partially shaded areas.
Specs
Rich Purple Contrast for Low-Maintenance Color
Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’ thrives with its almost black, deeply lobed foliage. This vigorous vine adds trailing beauty to containers, raised beds, or massed along the garden edge.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Rarely blooms
Growth Habit: Trailing and spreading
Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches tall, spreads 3 to 4 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Foliage Color: Deep 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
Great for hanging baskets, large containers, or tropical borders
Pro tip: Use as a spiller in mixed arrangements for a bold, trailing effect.
Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’ thrives with its almost black, deeply lobed foliage. This vigorous vine adds trailing beauty to containers, raised beds, or massed along the garden edge.
Product Highlights
Category: Foliage
Bloom Time: Rarely blooms
Growth Habit: Trailing and spreading
Mature Size: 6 to 12 inches tall, spreads 3 to 4 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 65 to 85°F
Foliage Color: Deep 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
Great for hanging baskets, large containers, or tropical borders
Pro tip: Use as a spiller in mixed arrangements for a bold, trailing effect.
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