Bright Ideas Black Sweet Potato Vine

Bright Ideas Black is an ornamental sweetpotato vine in the Bright Ideas series. The [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/325095/ipomoea-batatas-bright-ideas-black-floipobib-bright-ideas-series/details) records its botanical synonym as Ipomoea batatas 'Floipobib', while [Lucas Greenhouses](https://www.lucasgreenhouses.com/plant/Ipomoea-batatas-Bright-Ideas-Black) lists an 8–12-inch height, 18–24-inch spread, black and deep-red foliage, and a semi-trailing habit. ## Placement Use it as a foliage filler in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, or mass plantings. Lucas also lists ground cover and trellis or wall use; the semi-trailing habit makes it useful where stems can extend over a container edge or along a support. ## Growing conditions Lucas lists full shade to part sun for this selection. The [North Carolina State Extension species guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ipomoea-batatas/) recommends full sun or partial shade for Ipomoea batatas generally and describes loamy, well-drained soil high in organic matter. For this named selection, use the exact listing's shade guidance and provide well-drained, organic-rich growing media. ## Maintenance North Carolina State Extension describes Ipomoea batatas as resistant to drought and dry soil, and Lucas lists this selection as drought and heat tolerant; neither source specifies a cultivar-specific watering interval. Trim trailing stems only as needed to fit the space.