American Plant Exchange Sweet Potato Vine

No, this plant is highly toxic if ingested. It should be kept in a location that is completely inaccessible to curious pets and small children.

While it is often used in outdoor containers, it can be grown indoors if you have a very bright, sunny spot. It requires significant light to maintain its deep purple color and compact growth habit.

This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade. Providing at least six hours of direct sunlight will help the foliage maintain its signature dark, near-black coloration.

A tender perennial is a plant that lives for several years in warm climates but cannot survive freezing temperatures. If you live in a region with cold winters, you will need to treat it as an annual or bring it indoors before the first frost.

The Black Sweet Potato Vine is a vigorous grower. Once established, it will quickly trail over the edges of containers or spread across the soil surface, reaching a mature height of about 12 inches.

It is a low-maintenance plant, but you can trim the vines back if they become too long or unruly for your space. Regular trimming can also encourage a fuller, bushier appearance.