SKU: 1414 Purple Sweet Potato Vine, in 2.25 inch pot- Decorative Vine only, not vegetable producing

Key Features:

• Color:
  • Deep purple to black foliage
  • Occasional pale lavender trumpet-shaped blooms in warm regions

• Fragrance: Unscented

• Wildlife Resistance: Generally resistant to deer and rabbits

• Pest Resistance: Low-maintenance; may attract aphids or beetles in extreme heat

• Planting Zones: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; grown as an annual in cooler zones

• Sun Preferences: Thrives in full sun; tolerates partial shade (color may be less intense in shade)

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, especially in containers

• Size at Maturity: Trails or spreads 3–6 feet long and 6–12 inches tall

• Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):

  1. Select a well-draining site or container in full sun to part shade

  2. Dig a hole just deep and wide enough for the root ball

  3. Place the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil

  4. Backfill, firm gently, and water thoroughly

  5. Water regularly, especially during hot or dry periods

  6. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer for lush growth

  7. Trim as needed to control size or shape

The Purple Sweet Potato Vine brings dramatic, trailing color and lush texture to garden beds, containers, and landscape borders with minimal effort and maximum impact.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted.