{"product_id":"blackie-sweet-potato-vine-2-live-plants-4-6-inch-starters-ipomoea-batatas-blackie","title":"Blackie Sweet Potato Vine 2 Live Plants – 4–6 Inch Starters – Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackie Sweet Potato Vine (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIpomoea batatas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Blackie’) is an ornamental foliage plant recognized for its distinctive deep purple-black leaves and trailing growth habit. It is commonly used in containers, hanging baskets, borders, and landscape plantings for contrasting foliage color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 live Blackie Sweet Potato Vine starter plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 inches tall at time of shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The plants are shipped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the root ball wrapped in soil to help maintain moisture during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackie performs well in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. Sweetpotato vine is a warm-season plant and can be grown as an annual in climates where it does not overwinter outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Keyword:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackie Sweet Potato Vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Keyword:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Tail Keyword:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 live Blackie Sweet Potato Vine plants 4–6 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 live plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No pot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Root ball wrapped in soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 BULLET POINTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 live Blackie Sweet Potato Vine starter plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Scientific name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIpomoea batatas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Blackie’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shipped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Root ball wrapped in soil for shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Deep purple-black ornamental foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Trailing and spreading growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Prefers fertile, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Moderate watering needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and landscape planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Warm-season ornamental commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Individual foliage color, fullness, and appearance may vary naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧾 MATERIALS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIpomoea batatas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Blackie’ plants, soil-wrapped root balls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📋 ATTRIBUTES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Blackie Sweet Potato Vine \/ Ornamental Sweet Potato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIpomoea batatas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Blackie’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Ornamental trailing vine \/ groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle: Perennial in warm climates; commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color: Purple-black foliage; flowers not specified for this listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Fertile, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone: 9–11 for outdoor perennial growing; commonly grown as an annual in cooler zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ FAQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. What USDA zones are suitable for Blackie Sweet Potato Vine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIpomoea batatas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a warm-season plant generally suited to USDA Zones 9–11 for outdoor perennial growing. In cooler climates, it is commonly grown as a seasonal annual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. How much sunlight does Blackie Sweet Potato Vine need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt performs well in full sun to partial shade. Brighter light can support strong ornamental foliage coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. How much water does Blackie Sweet Potato Vine need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has moderate watering needs and prefers soil that remains adequately moist while providing good drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. What is the growth habit of Blackie Sweet Potato Vine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackie has a trailing and spreading growth habit and is used as an ornamental groundcover or cascading plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Can Blackie Sweet Potato Vine be grown in a container?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Ornamental sweetpotato cultivars are commonly used in containers and hanging baskets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"oddauto64505","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43713571258445,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2941\/5501\/files\/UntitledDesign_604_1_a621960d-babf-4741-8ce7-e326298b320f.jpg?v=1788358605","url":"https:\/\/liveblooms.com\/products\/blackie-sweet-potato-vine-2-live-plants-4-6-inch-starters-ipomoea-batatas-blackie","provider":"Live Blooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}