Reviewed by Julie Thompson-Adolf Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) is a fast-growing annual and classic "spiller" plant commonly used for container gardening. Its long tendrils of varied leaf ...

The use of ornamental sweet potatoes in the landscape has really been increasing over the past 15 years or so. Blackie was the first ornamental sweet potato to gain popularity.

Ornamental sweet potato vine can be one element in a hanging container in a sunny location. STAFF FILE PHOTO BY Ted Jackson When the first freezes occur, the foliage and vines are quick to turn ...

Plant in the spring, since sweet potato vine likes warmth. Ideally, wait for night temperatures of 55 to 60 degrees and daytime temps in the 70s. Buy transplants or clip stem cuttings from an ...

These vines have foliage in hues that include purple-black, reddish-purple, chartreuse and lime green. News Sports Entertainment Lifestyle Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals HOME-GARDEN ...

If you need more ornamental sweet potato plants, tip cuttings will root effortlessly in water or soil. Although relatively carefree, there are a few problems to watch out for.

Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes need a long, warm season to produce a good crop, but the starchy, deep-purple roots of varieties such as ‘Violetta’ and ‘All Purple’ are worth the (120 day) wait.