Blackie Sweet Potato Vine - Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’ Live Starter Plants (2) 4–6 in - Trailing Foliage

About This Plant

Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’ is an ornamental sweet potato vine prized for its deep purple to nearly black foliage and vigorous trailing growth. This listing features two live Blackie starter plants with a trailing habit suitable for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and groundcover-style plantings.

What You Will Receive

Two live Blackie Sweet Potato Vine starter plants, approximately 4–6 inches tall at shipment. Botanical name: Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’. Deep purple-black foliage with a vigorous trailing/spreading growth habit. Soil-wrapped root balls shipped without pots. Great for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and groundcover.

Growing Information

Sun: Full sun to partial shade; brighter light yields deeper foliage color. Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil. Water: Keep soil evenly moist while establishing; avoid waterlogged conditions. Mature height: approximately 6–12 inches. Mature spread: approximately 3–6+ feet. Growth rate: fast in warm conditions. USDA Zones: 9–11. Container friendly: Yes.

Care Tips

For a fuller, more branched appearance, pinch or trim the growing tips. Provide warmth and bright light, and maintain consistent moisture during establishment.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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