The Russian blue potato is a deep purple cultivar of potato believed to have originated in Russia.
The Russian blue potato plant produces medium round and oblong tubers with deep purple insides.
[1] It is a late season variety of potato.
The plants themselves are large, semi-erect, and produce light blue flowers and dark foliage.
[2][5] Russian blues are rich in anthocyanin, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.