Blackie Sweet Potato Vine – 2 Live Starter Plants | 4–6 Inches Tall | Root Ball Only | Ornamental Trailing Foliage Plant

Add bold color and cascading beauty to your garden with this set of 2 live Blackie Sweet Potato Vine starter plants, each measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall. Known for its striking deep purple-black foliage and vigorous trailing habit, Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie' is a favorite for hanging baskets, containers, borders, and ground cover. These healthy young starter plants are shipped with their root balls wrapped in soil for moisture protection (no pot included). With proper care, they quickly establish and develop into lush, trailing vines. You will receive healthy plants similar in size and condition to the ones shown in the listing photos. Mature plant photos are provided for reference.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Blackie Sweet Potato Vine starter plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches each
✔️ Shipped with wrapped root balls (no nursery pot)
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter plants
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Blackie Sweet Potato Vine
Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
Plant Type: Ornamental trailing perennial vine
Growth Stage: Starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Mature Height: 6–12 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil consistently moist while the roots establish. Light pruning throughout the growing season encourages fuller growth and more vigorous trailing vines.