Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
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Allan Armitage Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
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Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
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Blackie Sweet Potato 		Common Names:
  • Blackie Sweet Potato
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Sun/Water Requirements:

  Partial/Full sun.
Moderate to wet conditions.
Armitage says: "Propagate by terminal cuttings and place in full sun. Plants expand rapidly and grow rapidly, therefore copious moisture is needed."

Growth:

  Range: Grows from 5' to 12'.

Foliage:

  Armitage says: "The purple leaves are deeply 5-lobed and are 6" long and 4" wide."  

Landscape Value:

  Can be used as a container plant.
Can be used as an ornamental plant.
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