Sweet Potato Vine ‘SolarPower Black’ (Ipomoea batatas)

Sweet Potato Vine ‘SolarPower Black’ (Ipomoea batatas) is a bold ornamental foliage plant known for its deep purple to near-black leaves and vigorous trailing growth habit. This variety adds dramatic contrast and rich colour to containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds, making it a standout companion for bright flowering plants.

SolarPower Black is selected for improved sun tolerance, maintaining strong colour and performance even in hot, full sun conditions. Its fast-growing, spreading habit allows it to quickly fill space, working effectively as a spiller in containers or as a seasonal groundcover.

In Alberta, this plant is grown as an annual and thrives during the warm summer months. It provides consistent foliage interest from late spring until frost when given proper sunlight and moisture.