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Ipomoea batatas 'Black Heart' |
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Ipomoea batatas 'Black Heart'
(Sweet Potato Vine, Ornamental Sweet Potato, Ace of Spades) |
Family: Convulvulaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 1.5-4'
Spacing: 9-18"
Blooms: Lavender
Foliage: Smooth, black, heart-shaped veined leaves
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic
Water: Regular
Propagation: Cuttings, layering, tubers
Uses: Trellis, hanging baskets
Comments: Ipomoea batatas 'Black Heart' or Sweet Potato Vine or
Ornamental Sweet Potato or Ace of Spades is a beautiful fast-growing vine that is easy to grow.
This tropical perennial vine does not tolerate frost and will die back
to the ground; however it will send out new shoots the following season.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
