Black heart has the most beatifull heart shaped black Foliage. It will flower, but it is normally just grown for the leaves. Looks amazing when mixed with summer bedding plants or just on its own in a nice big pot in the garden, Not hardy. The roots are edible, but might not be the best of flavors. you will ned to remember to feed one a month and water well in hot summers to get nice-sized potatoes .

Ipomoea should not be planted outside till the risk of frost has passed

From April, Garden-ready plants will be available at the nursery or shows. not mail order.

Ipomoea is part of the Convolvulaceae family. Ipomoea Batatas is a type of sweet potato